NUTTED SWEET POTATO BALLS 
2 (1 lb. 2 oz.) cans yams, drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. miniature marshmallows
butter, melted
1/3 c. honey
1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Early in the morning or the day before mash yams well, then add salt, pepper, marshmallows and 1 tablespoon melted butter.

Form into 10 balls; lay side by side in a 12"x8"x2" baking dish, cover and refrigerate until 1/2 hour before serving.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Heat honey with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Then with 2 forks roll each yam ball, first in honey mixture, then in the pecans and return to baking dish. Spoon 2 tablespoons melted butter over yams, then bake for 15 minutes, or until they are heated through. Yield: 10 servings.

 

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