BONNIE'S SWEET POTATO PUFFS

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This recipe comes from Chef Bowersox. His mother used to make these wonderful Sweet Potato Puffs for her family twice a year, for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He says: "They are as simple to make as forming a snowball, and make great fun for the kids gathered for family holidays. The surprise inside is what makes the dish--and...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (29 oz.) sweet potatoes, drained
1 cup crumbs made from corn flakes
8 large marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
small dish with brown sugar in it for dipping
white corn syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. You will need an 8 inch, ungreased glass baking dish.
  • 2. Empty the well-drained sweet potatoes into a medium size mixing bowl. Mash gently with potato masher until just mashed. Add the cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg and salt. Gently stir just until mixed.
  • 3. Place 1 cup of cornflake crumbs in a small bowl (about the size of a cereal bowl)
  • 4. Put about a 1/2 cup of brown sugar in a small dish for dipping.
  • 5. Take some potato and put it in your palm. (about 2 tablespoons) Press a marshmallow in the center, and put more sweet potato on top and form a ball, like a snowball, hiding the marshmallow from view.
  • 6. When the ball is formed, roll it in the cornflake crumbs until covered. Then press about 1 tablespoon of brown sugar onto the top of the ball. Place ball in the baking dish with the brown sugar side up. See my 2 photos of this dish above. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of corn syrup over the top, and let it run down the sides.
  • 7. Bake in the oven 15 minutes until the brown sugar has slightly melted over the top. Serve Hot, with or without topping.
  • 8. Cook's Tip: I made this more than once, so I could get the temperature right. If I baked it 20 minutes as the original recipe stated, they would "pop open", but if I removed them in 15 minutes, it worked fine. So the cooking time will depend on your oven. Let the kids help, because this is a fun recipe to make! Enjoy!

Kelty Adams
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I love these puffs! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I highly recommend them.


UK LOVER
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These are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them and they're a healthy snack too.


Assumpter khevali
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I've made these puffs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Abdulah Husan
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These puffs are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Bella Song
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so delicious and they're a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Neville Jugmohan
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These are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Ahmad Razabaloch
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I made these puffs for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved them and the adults thought they were delicious too. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tevin Brown
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These puffs are a great way to use up leftover mashed sweet potatoes. I also like to add a little bit of chopped bacon or crumbled sausage to the batter for extra flavor.


Lorraine Maluleka
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I've made these puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Kobir Hussen
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These are the perfect finger food for parties or potlucks. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Craig Smith
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I made these puffs for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I also like that they're not too sweet, so they're a healthy snack.


Ramit Bhandari
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These sweet potato puffs were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the crispy outside and the creamy inside. I'll definitely be making these again.