Sweet Potato Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the sweet potatoes.
2. 2
   Either bake them and scoop out the insides, or peel them and then steam or boil and drain.
3. 3
   Mash the cooked sweet potatoes and mix together with all the ingredients except the oil and bread crumbs.
4. 4
   Heat the oil in a heavy skillet on medium heat.
5. 5
   Place the bread crumbs in a bowl.
6. 6
   Form little balls by dropping a heaping tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture into the bread crumbs, dredging each ball through the bread crumbs.
7. 7
   Fry several balls at a time in the hot oil, rolling them around occasionally to brown all sides.
8. 8
   When golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve immediately, or keep them warm in the oven until you're ready to serve.
9. 9
   Serve with your favorite sauce.
10. 10
    Variation: Stuff each ball with an olive or a little cube of sharp cheddar cheese by poking the olive or cheese into the center with your finger.