Paula Deen's Sweet Potato Balls

These are a great alternative to traditional sweet potatoes for the holidays. i saw her make them on her thanksgiving special and they are very easy.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Bake the potatoes until tender , then peel and mash them.

Stir in the brown sugar , orange juice , zest and nutmeg.

In a separate bowl , toss the coconut with the sugar and cinnamon.

Press mashed potatoes around each marshmallow , creating a 2 to 3-inch diameter ball.

Roll the balls in the coconut mixture.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Watch carefully for the last few minutes of cooking.

The expanding marshmallows can cause the potato balls to burst open.

sweet potatoes, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, fresh nutmeg, shredded coconut, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, marshmallows