Kris Jenner's Grandmother's Marshmallow-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Turns out the gift of entertaining and hospitality is genetic.

Kris is known for her thoughtful parties and beloved recipes, and she’s gotten some of her best tips from her grandmother. This recipe for sweet potato balls, stuffed with a large marshmallow and topped with cornflakes, has been passed down through the generations and is always a family favorite. Kris has even taught it to her own grandchildren! (She’s made these with P.)

It’s a simple and fun recipe to do with your whole family during the holidays. Below, get the complete recipe for Kris’s grandmother’s marshmallow-stuffed sweet potato balls.

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Kris Jenner’s Grandmother’s Sweet Potato Balls Recipe

Recipe Type:Side, Dessert

Serving Size:15-20

Cook Time:1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients:

10 large sweet potatoes
3/4 stick of butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
18-oz box of cornflakes
16-oz bag of large marshmallows
Dash of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Boil the fresh sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until soft.
3. Drain potatoes well, and peel the skin off.
4. Place the peeled sweet potatoes in a large bowl, and mash well.
5. Melt the butter, and pour over the mashed potatoes.
6. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
7. Mix until there are no lumps.
8. Roll out cornflakes with a rolling pin so that they are smashed but not too fine (still want them to look crunchy). Pour cornflakes into a large bowl.
9. Take a glob of potato and poke a hole out of the center for a large marshmallow.
10.Put a marshmallow in the center and cover up to make a potato ball (the size of a tennis ball).
11. Roll the potato ball in the crushed cornflakes.
12. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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