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Sweet Potato Balls

2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (hot)

2 tablespoon melted butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large beaten egg

Finely crushed bread crumbs or corn flakes

Vegetable Oil

1. Combine sweet potatoes, butter, salt and egg in mixing bowl. Beat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate.
2. When cool shape into balls, roll in sifted bread crumbs or finely crushed corn flakes.
3. Fry in hot oil (365°F to 380°F / 185°C to 190°C) until a golden brown. Drain on unglazed paper.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Tips:

• You can also add 1/4 cup of chopped, blanched almonds or pecans to sweet potato mixture before shaping into balls.
• Use your favorite sauce for dipping.

Recipe provided courtesy of North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.

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