Appetizer for 19

Fried Sweet Potato Balls

Name: Fried Sweet Potato Balls
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 19 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb sweet potato; 4 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 2 tbsp chopped chives or scallions; 1/4 cup flour; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; oil for frying (optional); sour cream; honey or hot honey (optional)

Mashed sweet potatoes, cheddar, and sour cream form balls coated in panko and fried until crisp.

$0.25per serving $

35 minstart to table

19servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb sweet potato
4 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp chopped chives or scallions
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
oil for frying (optional)
sour cream
honey or hot honey (optional)

Steps

Pierce the sweet potato and microwave it on high for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway, until tender.
Cool the potato for 5 minutes, then mash it with butter, sour cream, cheddar, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and chives.
Shape the mixture into 19 balls, then coat each ball with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the balls for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Drain the balls briefly, then serve them with sour cream or honey if desired.