SWEET POTATO MARSHMALLOW PUFFS

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I usually make these when I have left over mashed sweet potatoes, there quick as you can just make them up and stick them in a freezer bag until ready to use. Plan ahead, as these have to be frozen before baking.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 12 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cold cooked mashed sweet potatoes
2 egg yolks (use egg yolks only if no eggs were added to the sweet potatoes before)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
12 large marshmallows
4 cups crushed cereal, flakes (Corn Flakes is good)
1/2 cup Crisco shortening, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the egg yolks (if using) salt and melted butter; mix thoroughly.
  • Divide into 12 portions (each portion will be about 1/3 cup).
  • Mold each portion into a circle, and flatten Place 1 marshmallow in the center of each portion.
  • Mold the potato batter around the marshmallow, leaving a small opening on top of the ball (to allow the steam from the marshmallow to escape when baking).
  • In a bowl, combine the cereal flakes and the melted Crisco shortening.
  • Roll the potato balls in the cereal flakes.
  • Place the coated sweet potato balls on a cookie sheet and freeze.
  • When ready to bake, remove the balls from the freezer.
  • Place in a shallow greased baking dish.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven, for about 20 minutes.
  • Do not defrost the puffs before baking.
  • Note* the puffs must be frozen before baing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 257.4, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 10.3, Protein 2.1

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