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Sweet Potato Cheese Ball

  • 2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. Louisiana hot sauce
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Assorted crackers, breadsticks or raw vegetables
  • Chopped pecans (optional)

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sweet potatoes until smooth.  Add the next seven ingredients; mix well.  Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. If desired cover with chopped pecans. Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetables.

Yield: about 3 cups.

Note: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.