How To: Cook sweet potato balls with Paula Deen for Christmas

If you want to indulge this holiday eating season without gaining a few inches in your waistline, check out this video to learn a recipe for sweet potato balls with Paula Deen. Sweet potatoes have less fat and fewer calories than regular potatoes, but are bursting with just as much flavor.

Without a doubt, this is the the most sinfully delicious side dish for your holiday dinner: Sweet Potato Balls.

Quick trick: Overcook the sweet potatoes. Then add the sugar, ground cinnamon, some freshly grated nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, and orange juice. Put some flour in the mix to help mold the balls. Plus, it helps with the surprise in the middle.