Description
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously simple side dish that combines tender sweet potatoes with rich brown sugar and warm cinnamon, all slow-cooked to perfection. This easy recipe transforms basic ingredients into a comforting delight, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. The vibrant colors and enticing aroma will make this dish the star of any table, leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even-sized chunks.
- In the crockpot, layer half of the sweet potato chunks, sprinkle with salt, then add half of the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Repeat layering with the remaining sweet potatoes and seasoning.
- Dot the top with pieces of butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until tender.
- Mash gently in the crockpot until creamy but slightly chunky. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg