Paula Deen Sweet Potato Balls
Transform your holiday table with these irresistible Paula Deen Sweet Potato Balls, a show-stopping blend of sweet and savory flavors the whole family will adore. Featuring creamy, spiced mashed sweet potatoes wrapped lovingly around a gooey mini marshmallow center, these bite-sized delights are coated in crunchy, toasted pecans for the perfect balance of textures. With a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg adding warmth, this recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, these baked sweet potato balls make a stunning side dish or dessert that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for sweet potato lovers and holiday baking enthusiasts alike, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 12 pieces mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in a pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them until smooth.
Mix in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the sweet potatoes. Stir until completely combined and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture and flatten it into a disc in your hand.
Place one mini marshmallow in the center of the disc, then carefully mold the sweet potato mixture around the marshmallow to form a ball. Repeat until all the sweet potato mixture is used, creating about 12 balls.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk together to make an egg wash.
Dip each sweet potato ball into the egg wash, then roll it in the finely chopped pecans to coat completely.
Arrange the coated sweet potato balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the sweet potato balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pecans are golden brown and fragrant.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful sweet and savory treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
