Sweet Potato Balls

  1. Cook potatoes until tender, peel.
  2. You can also substitute 2 Large (39 oz each) cans of precooked Yams (drain very well).
  3. Put potatoes in a bowl and add the cinnamon and nutmeg. Mash well using a large fork or potato masher.
  4. Grab a small handful of potatoes and form into a ball (about the size of a tennis ball).
  5. Push a large marshmallow into the center of each potato ball.
  6. Roll each ball into cornflake crumbs until well coated and lay them side by side into a greased/sprayed cake pan.
  7. Cover and refrigerate while making the caramel sauce.
  8. CARAMEL SAUCE:
  9. Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat, add brown sugar and salt.
  10. Stir & cook on low heat about 10 -15 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, cook for 1 more minute.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  12. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  13. Pour sauce over potato balls.
  14. Add mini marshmallows on top.
  15. Top with crushed walnuts or pecans.
  16. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and well browned.

sweet potatoes, marshmallows, cinnamon, nutmeg, flake crumbs, butter, brown sugar, salt, milk, vanilla, marshmallows, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-potato-balls-538929 (may not work)

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