Description
Crockpot sweet potatoes transform simple ingredients into a comforting dish bursting with flavor. Slow-cooked to perfection, these creamy, sweet potatoes are enhanced with cinnamon and brown sugar, making them the perfect side for any meal or a delightful snack. Just set your crockpot and enjoy the warm aroma that fills your home while they cook!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
- Place the sweet potato chunks in your crockpot, then add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Check for doneness; they should be soft enough to mash easily.
- Mash if desired or serve whole with an extra drizzle of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg