Description
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes are a comforting side dish that elevates any meal with their rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture. Slow-cooked to perfection, these sweet potatoes are enhanced with brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, creating an irresistible blend that warms the soul. Ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this easy recipe is a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into uniform chunks.
- Place sweet potato chunks in the crockpot and add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Stir occasionally for even coating.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be soft.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with melted butter or extra cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg