Sweet Potato Cheese Ball Recipe

I like to make this dip when sweet potatoes are in season.

• Meal Type: Dips
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: Thanksgiving
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 8 ounces light cream cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Lawry season salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup minced onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion

Directions

1. Let cheese come to room temperature. Boil sweet potatoes in jackets until tender. Peel, mash and cool. Blend sweet potatoes and cream cheese. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape into balls. Chill in covered container overnight.
2. Serve with your favorite crackers.