Description
Comforting crockpot sweet potatoes with marshmallows bring Southern hospitality to your holiday table. Creamy, caramelized sweet potatoes topped with golden marshmallows melt into a delicious side dish you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, about 2 lbs, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced into pieces
Topping:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by coating the interior with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine sweet potatoes with brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in the crockpot, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Cover the crockpot and set to high temperature, allowing the sweet potatoes to cook for approximately 4 hours until they become soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Once cooking is complete, a flavorful liquid will accumulate at the bottom of the crockpot. Choose to drain the excess sauce or reserve it for additional moisture when serving.
- During the final moments of preparation, uncover the crockpot and generously sprinkle marshmallows across the surface of the sweet potatoes.
- Replace the lid and allow marshmallows to melt gently for 3-5 minutes, creating a golden, pillowy topping.
- Serve the sweet potatoes immediately while the marshmallows are warm and delightfully gooey, ensuring maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Opt for firm, fresh sweet potatoes to maintain their shape during slow cooking and prevent mushiness.
- Adjust sweetness levels by reducing brown sugar or maple syrup for a less sugary version.
- Experiment with different spice blends like cinnamon or nutmeg for personalized flavor profiles.
- For dietary modifications, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegan marshmallows to create a plant-based friendly recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg