Best 15 Sweet Potato Balls Recipes

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Sweet potato balls are a delicious and versatile snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from mashed sweet potatoes, flour, and seasonings, these crispy bites can be fried, baked, or air-fried to achieve the perfect texture. With their naturally sweet flavor, sweet potato balls are often served with a variety of dipping sauces, making them a perfect addition to any party or gathering. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a fun and creative way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, this article will provide you with the best recipes and tips for making delicious sweet potato balls.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO BALLS



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May be frozen for later use. Just increase baking time if frozen.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
8 large marshmallows
½ cup crushed corn flake cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, sugar, milk, salt and lemon zest. Shape mixture into balls, with a marshmallow in the center of each. Roll in cereal crumbs and place in prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to ooze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

SWEET POTATO BALLS



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This is the perfect dish to get the kids involved in the kitchen. They will help mold the balls and they will love the taste of something they made.-Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
12 large marshmallows
3/4 cup finely crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Mold a spoonful of the sweet potatoes around each marshmallow; roll in cornflake crumbs. Place in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a saucepan, bring brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil; pour over the balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO BALLS



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My mother always served these sweet potato balls at Thanksgiving-and she always had to double the recipe!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 8 large marshmallows
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Mix sweet potatoes, egg, 2 tablespoons butter, cream, salt and nutmeg. Divide into six to eight portions. Pat each portion around a marshmallow. Roll in remaining butter and then in cornflakes. Place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

PAULA DEEN'S SWEET POTATO BALLS



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These are a great alternative to traditional sweet potatoes for the holidays. I saw her make them on her Thanksgiving special and they are very easy.

Provided by MilanzMom

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
marshmallows, 1 large marshmallow per potato ball

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, orange juice, zest and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the coconut with the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Press mashed potatoes around each marshmallow, creating a 2 to 3-inch diameter ball.
  • Roll the balls in the coconut mixture. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully for the last few minutes of cooking; the expanding marshmallows can cause the potato balls to burst open.

DEEP-FRIED SWEET POTATO BALLS



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Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes are molded around brown sugar and coconut, rolled in sesame seeds and deep fried in this unique snack.

Provided by Diana

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound sweet potatoes-- cooked, peeled and mashed
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup sesame seeds
1 ½ quarts oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, knead together potatoes, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt and water to form a stiff dough. In a separate bowl, combine coconut and brown sugar. Form potato dough into small balls; make a well in the center and fill with coconut mixture; close up hole and reshape balls. Roll in sesame seeds, then in remaining cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in deep-fryer or deep, heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry balls in oil until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Fat 49.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

BAKED SWEET POTATO BALLS



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This is a must at our house on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Dmarcks

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (40 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained
¼ cup butter
salt to taste
3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
¾ cup real maple syrup
10 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Drain sweet potatoes and put into large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes with butter or margarine. Salt to taste.
  • Hand pat mixture into 3 inch diameter balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes and put into 9x12 inch greased baking dish. Pour maple syrup evenly over all balls.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes. The last fifteen minutes put a marshmallow over each ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 178.5 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

SWEET POTATO BIRD BALLS



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These are an excellent staple to have; when you need a quick treat, just defrost a few of these balls. Aside from softening the sweet potato in the microwave, this recipe does not require you to do any cooking at all. It's a relatively simple recipe you can make that will provide with a big batch of treats that freeze well. The fresh fruits and/or vegetables are especially nutritious for your bird, and the cereal give the balls a pleasant crunch.

Provided by Sandi

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large sweet potato
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 banana
½ cup raisins
1 cup diced apples
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oatmeal, corn flakes, granola, or similar cereal

Steps:

  • Pierce the skin of the sweet potato several times with a paring knife or skewer. Place into the microwave, and cook on High power until the potato is tender, 5 to 9 minutes, turning the potato over halfway through cooking. When done, allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel the potato and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the vegetables, banana, raisins, apples, and oatmeal. Mix using an electric mixer on high speed until the vegetables have been reduced to tiny pieces and the mixture is thoroughly combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water until soft enough to roll into balls.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Roll the mixture into marble-sized balls and place onto baking sheet. Feed Polly a couple now, then place the baking sheet into the freezer, and freeze solid. Once frozen, remove treats from parchment paper and store in a resealable plastic bag. Defrost treats before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

SWEET POTATO SAGE BALLS



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Sweet potatoes and sage combine into wheat-free snacks by using rolled oats! Great appetizers! May be served plain or with a dipping sauce.

Provided by sueb

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
½ cup finely diced onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a griddle over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine oats, sweet potatoes, egg, sage, and black pepper together in a bowl; add onion mixture. Shape mixture into golf ball-size balls and slightly flatten.
  • Cook sweet potato balls on the preheated griddle until browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 37.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SPICY SWEET POTATO BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds sweet potatoes cooked or 2 (17 ounce) cans, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
Miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup ginger snap crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mash sweet potatoes while they are hot, then add, butter, salt, and spices. Add egg and continue to whip until thoroughly combined. Chill until firm. Form into golf ball sized pieces and place 2 to 3 marshmallows in center of each ball. Roll in ginger snap crumbs. Place on non-stick or lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

AWESOME SWEET POTATO BALLS



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These are adapted from an old recipe...you could roll them in coconut instead of nuts like Grandma did, but my hubby hates coconut so I changed it to pecans for us! Prep time doesn't include pre-mashing the potatoes since I do that a day ahead.

Provided by DragonFly2

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 large sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, mashed
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups ground pecans
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large marshmallows, per ball

Steps:

  • Mix mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, orange juice, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl mix pecans, sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Take a marshmallow, press potatoes around it, then roll in pecan mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752.6, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 89.3, Carbohydrate 101.7, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 74, Protein 7.2

SWEET POTATO & TUNA BALLS



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A very easy appetizer to serve at parties and gatherings. Served with sour cream they are terrific. The yield will depend on the size of the balls you make.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

400 g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
425 g tuna in brine, drained
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs, crushed
light sour cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 180ºC. Cook the sweet potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash.
  • Combine potato with the tuna, breadcrumbs, coriander, sweet chilli sauce, spring onions, egg, cumin and ginger and mix ingredients toghether well.
  • Form mixture into small balls and coat in cornflake crumbs.
  • Place onto a lined oven tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and just crisp.
  • Thread 2 or 3 hot balls onto skewers and serve with the sour cream as a dipping sauce.

SPICED SWEET POTATO BALLS



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Make and share this Spiced Sweet Potato Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 sweet potatoes, large (about 3 pounds)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
all-purpose flour, for rolling balls in
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water to cover for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender; drain. Let cool slightly.
  • Peel sweet potatoes; mash potatoes in a large bowl. Add pecans, butter, salt, 2 Tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and spices. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add some all-purpose flour to a pie plate or small bowl. Drop mixture, by rounded tablespoonfuls, into the flour; gently roll into balls.
  • In a Dutch oven, pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 380F degrees. Fry balls, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

SWEET POTATO SAUSAGE BALLS



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I fix this every Christmas, one of my many adopted sons, Christopher has to have an extra making of this recip. So as you can guess I bake double-well if you saw Chris how could you turn down those puppy dog eyes!!!

Provided by shirley hall-ramsey

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 c. biscuit mix (i use bisquick mix)
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. sweet potatoes, cooked/mashed (not can)
2 lb. sausage (i use hot)

Steps:

  • 1. combine all ingreds., well. Roll into balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • 2. Bake at 350 for 20 mins., or til lightly brown.
  • 3. When I'm mixing the ingreds., I wear plastic gloves and mix with my hands. Also I use an icecream scooper to scoop ount onto pan-all come out same size.

SWEET POTATO BALLS ROLLED IN COCONUT AND CORNFLAKES



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Sweet taters with a new look. I took a Paula Dean recipe and combined it with Aunt Ruby's tater balls... this is what I came up with.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -5 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
1 cup corn flakes (crushed)
1/8 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 -10 large marshmallows (one per ball)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • bake potatoes until tender, peel and mash, stir in brown sugar, orange juice,nutmeg & zest.
  • Toss coconut, sugar, cinnamon and cornflakes in a separate bowl.
  • Form a 3-4"ball of potato mixture , roll in coconut/cornflake mix and press marshmallow on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

SWEET POTATO BALLS APPETIZER



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This is a must at our house on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Darlene Marcks

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

40 ounces canned sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter
1 pinch salt
3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
¾ cup real maple syrup
10 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Drain sweet potatoes and put into large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes with butter or margarine. Salt to taste.
  • Hand pat mixture into 3 inch diameter balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes and put into 9 x 12 inch greased baking dish. Pour maple syrup evenly over all balls.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 minutes. The last fifteen minutes put a marshmallow over each ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 195.7 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Be sure to peel the sweet potatoes before boiling them, and then mash them until they are smooth and lump-free.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs or flour until it is firm enough to hold its shape.
  • To make the sweet potato balls more flavorful, you can add spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika to the mixture.
  • If you are frying the sweet potato balls, be sure to use a high-quality oil that can withstand high temperatures without burning.
  • Serve the sweet potato balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy sweet potatoes, give these sweet potato balls a try!

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