Sweet Potato Balls

                                                                                   

Sweet potatoes aren't just for holiday dinners. They are a delicious vegetable and a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.  Sweet Potato Balls make a delicious addition to any meal. If you don't like pecans, you can leave them out.                     

Ingredients

2 c. mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 c. corn flakes, finely crushed
2/3 c. pecans, chopped (optional)
1 can sliced pineapple, drained
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 Tbs. honey
2 Tbs.butter
1 Tbs. water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.

Mix sweet potatoes and corn flake crumbs in a bowl until thoroughly combined.

Shape the sweet potato mixture into 8 balls and roll in each one in the chopped nuts.  Place in the refrigerator and chill 30 to 40 minutes.

Arrange pineapple slices in buttered 8x10x2-inch baking dish. 

Place a sweet potato ball on top of each pineapple slice.

Bake for 15 minutes.  

While the sweet potatoes are baking combine sugar, honey and water in a small saucepan .  Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. 

Remove pineapple-potato balls from the oven.  Spoon hot syrup over each of the sweet potato balls.  Bake for another 5 minutes. Serve