Sweet Potato Marshmallow Puffs

• cold cooked mashed sweet potatoes4 cups
• egg yolks↗2

  (use egg yolks only if no eggs were added to the sweet potatoes before)

• salt↗1 teaspoon
• butter, melted↗1⁄4 cup
• large marshmallows12
• crushed cereal, flakes (Corn Flakes is good)4 cups
• Crisco shortening, melted↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the egg yolks (if using) salt and melted butter; mix thoroughly.

2. 2

   Divide into 12 portions (each portion will be about 1/3 cup).

3. 3

   Mold each portion into a circle, and flatten Place 1 marshmallow in the center of each portion.

4. 4

   Mold the potato batter around the marshmallow, leaving a small opening on top of the ball (to allow the steam from the marshmallow to escape when baking).

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine the cereal flakes and the melted Crisco shortening.

6. 6

   Roll the potato balls in the cereal flakes.

7. 7

   Place the coated sweet potato balls on a cookie sheet and freeze.

8. 8

   When ready to bake, remove the balls from the freezer.

9. 9

   Place in a shallow greased baking dish.

10. 10

    Bake in a 350 degree oven, for about 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Do not defrost the puffs before baking.

12. 12

    Note* the puffs must be frozen before baing.