SWEET POTATO BALLS

This is a little different twist to your usual Sweet Potatoes that are served every holiday. Try this and let me know what you think! These are delicious when you serve with turkey or ham and all the other holiday trimmings!

SWEET POTATO BALLS

From the Files of Saundra Carriker

4 large sweet potatoes

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 T orange juice

1 tsp orange zest

1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

2 cups shredded coconut

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

8 large marshmallows

Bake the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them - I always bake the potatoes the day before I want to use them. Stir in the sugar, orange juice, zest, and nutmeg. Toss the coconut with the sugar and cinnamon. Press mashed potatoes around each marshmallow, then roll the balls in the coconut mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Be sure to watch these the last few minutes in the oven. The marshmallows will expand and could possibly cause the potato balls to burst open.

Happy Holidays!

Saundra