Best 6 Crunchy Sweet Potato Balls Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our crispy and delectable sweet potato balls - a perfect fusion of flavors and textures. These bite-sized delights are crafted with mashed sweet potatoes, seasoned with a harmonious blend of spices, and coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Each ball bursts with natural sweetness, complemented by a savory and aromatic filling.

Accompanying the classic sweet potato balls recipe are exciting variations that cater to diverse palates. For a delightful vegetarian twist, try the spinach and sweet potato balls, where tender spinach and aromatic spices elevate the flavor profile. Craving a cheesy indulgence? The sweet potato and mozzarella balls offer a gooey and stretchy center that will leave you craving more.

And for those who love a bit of heat, the sweet potato and jalapeño balls pack a spicy punch that will tantalize your taste buds. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED SWEET POTATO BALLS WITH CRUNCHY CORNFLAKES



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My family went totally bonkers over these Marshmallow-Surprise Baked Sweet Potato Balls with Crunchy Cornflakes for Thanksgiving Dinner! This casserole is super fun to make, not to mention easy! Now, are they healthy? Nope! But calories and fat don't count when it's Thanksgiving, right??? #SweetPotatoes #Casserole #ForThanksgiving #Mashed #Easy #Candied

Provided by Chef Alli

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large cans sweet potatoes or yams in syrup, 40 oz. each, drained well
1 egg
3/4 tsp kosher salt
12 large marshmallows
12 oz box corn flakes, crushed just a bit
1 cup Hildebrand Dairy heavy whipping cream
2 Tbs. packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbs your favorite orange marmalade, I used Grandma Hoerner's Orange Marmalade
kosher salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the drained sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl; mash well, add the egg and 3/4 tsp. of salt, mashing again until the sweet potato mixture is well combined and rather "fluffy" in texture. (Feel free to use an electric mixer.)
  • Using your hands, place some of the prepared sweet potato mixture into your palm, then add a marshmallow into the center; top with a bit more sweet potato mixture, forming it around the marshmallow, making each sweet potato ball slightly smaller than a tennis ball in size. (I like to divide my sweet potato mixture in half, then divide each half into 6 portions or so, which helps to make the 12 sweet potato balls more even in size.)
  • Place the crushed corn flakes into a shallow dish. Gently roll each sweet potato ball in the corn flakes, packing them lightly with your hands so they stick. Place te balls side-by-side, but not touching, into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Lightly spray the top of of the sweet potato balls with nonstick spray.
  • Bake the sweet potato balls, uncovered, on the center rack for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk the whipping cream, brown sugar, salt, and orange marmalade together until the brown sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  • When the timer sounds, remove the sweet potato balls from the oven; gently pour the prepared whipping cream mixture around the sweet potato balls, slightly drizzling it over the sweet potato balls a bit, too. Sprinkle the sweet potato balls with a light sprinkle of kosher salt.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.; bake balls an additional 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly throughout, and the whipping cream mixture has thickened nicely. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, Calories 213 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CRUNCHY POTATO BALLS



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Your guests will love them. : ) Recipe given to me by a friend.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c cooked mashed potatoes
2 c cooked ham, finely chopped
1 c swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 c ranch dressing
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 1/2 c corn flakes, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Combine the potatoes, ham, cheese, salad dressing, eggs, onion, mustard, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  • 3. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in corn flake crumbs.
  • 4. Arrange the balls on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until brown.

CRUNCHY POTATO BALLS



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Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do, so I'm always looking for simple and tasty recipes to feed our growing family (three sons - 8,5 and 7 months). These potato balls make a good snack or appetizer (my two older boys love them with any meal!), and they're a good way to use up leftovers. In fact, I often find myself peeling a few extra potatoes just to make sure there will be leftovers. I've also substituted ground-up hot dogs or sausage for the ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups very stiff mashed potatoes
2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the potatoes, ham, cheese, mayonnaise, egg, mustard and pepper. Add enough of the flour to make a stiff mixture. Chill. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in cornflakes. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRISPY POTATO BALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows, cold
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, plus more for topping
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half, or more if desired
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the Mashed Potatoes, flour, egg, parsley, Parmesan, mozzarella and black pepper in a bowl. Place the breadcrumbs on a large plate.
  • Form the potato mix into 12 golf-ball-sized balls. The mixture will be a little sticky, so wet your hands a little as you go. Place the balls directly on the breadcrumbs and roll each ball in the breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure they stick well. Put the breadcrumbed balls on a plate.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F, or until the mixture bubbles when a breadcrumb is added.
  • Add the balls to the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle immediately with salt.
  • Garnish with more Parmesan and parsley.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces of approximately the same size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until a fork easily slides into the potatoes with no resistance and the potatoes almost, but not totally, fall apart, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over a low heat, allowing all the steam to escape.
  • Turn off the stove and add the butter, cream cheese and half-and-half. Mash, mash, mash! Add the seasoned salt and black pepper.
  • Stir well and place in a medium baking dish. Throw a few pats of butter over the top of the potatoes and place bake until the butter has melted and the potatoes are warmed through, a few minutes.

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the sweet potatoes using a box grater.
  • Be sure to squeeze out as much excess moisture from the sweet potatoes as possible before adding the other ingredients.
  • If the sweet potato mixture is too wet, it will be difficult to form into balls.
  • If the sweet potato mixture is too dry, add a little bit of milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the sweet potato balls. They should have enough space to cook evenly.
  • Be sure to flip the sweet potato balls halfway through cooking so that they brown evenly.
  • Serve the sweet potato balls with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These crunchy sweet potato balls are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With their sweet and savory flavor, these sweet potato balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy sweet potatoes, give these crunchy sweet potato balls a try.

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