Best 3 Sweet Potato Cheese Ball Recipes

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Sweet potato cheese balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with mashed sweet potatoes, cheese, and a few other simple ingredients. Sweet potato cheese balls are perfect for parties or gatherings, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. If you are looking for a fun and flavorful recipe that is sure to please everyone, then sweet potato cheese balls are the perfect choice for you.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO CHEESE BALL



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My husband and I farm 300 acres of sweet potatoes. I promote our product at fairs, ag expos and school functions. I pass out recipes and this is one of the favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Assorted crackers, breadsticks or raw vegetables

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sweet potatoes until smooth. Add the next seven ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle. Shape into a ball; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Serve with crackers, breadsticks or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET POTATO CHEESE BALL



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This is one spicy cheese ball. A hit at our holiday dinners. Need to have plenty of time to refrigerate.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans
assorted cracker

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and sweet potatoes; combine until smooth.
  • Add onion, jalapeno pepper,seasoned salt, Worcestershire, hot sauce and pecans; mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Shape into a ball; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Serve with assorted crackers.

SWEET POTATO CHEESE BALL



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This is real good and an easy way to use up any leftover sweet potatoes no matter what is mixed with them just add these ingredients in also. So good with bread sticks, vegetables, of crackers.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 c cold mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 c finely chopped green onions, some tops too
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce, or more
1/4 c chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and potatoes until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Shape into a ball or log; cover and refrigerate until firm (about 3 more hours). Serve with crackers, bread sticks or vegetables spears.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Use firm and unblemished sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Cook the potatoes thoroughly: Make sure the potatoes are cooked until tender before mashing them.
  • Season the potatoes well: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to the mashed potatoes to taste.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the cheese balls. Choose a cheese that you enjoy eating on its own.
  • Grate the cheese finely: This will help the cheese distribute evenly throughout the cheese balls.
  • Chill the cheese balls before frying: This will help them hold their shape better.
  • Fry the cheese balls in a hot oil: This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Serve the cheese balls immediately: They are best when served warm and fresh.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato cheese balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a fun and delicious appetizer, give sweet potato cheese balls a try.

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