Description
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes are a warm and comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering side. Infused with rich spices and topped with crunchy pecans, this hands-off recipe delivers tender, buttery sweet potatoes perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and slow cooking, you’ll have an impressive and delicious dish ready to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even chunks (about 1-inch pieces).
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and softened butter until combined.
- Place sweet potatoes in the crockpot and pour the mixture over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped pecans on top for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Side
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg