Description
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that combines sweetness with a creamy texture, perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep and hands-free cooking, these tender sweet potatoes become a delightful side dish or snack. Infused with brown sugar and cinnamon, each bite delivers warmth and coziness—making them an irresistible favorite for family dinners or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Layer the sweet potato cubes in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the sweet potatoes.
- Dot with butter pieces and add salt and nutmeg if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be soft enough to mash easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg