Sweet Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
Making Sweet Potatoes in the Slow Cooker is by far one of the easiest methods, and this recipe has a special step to make your sweet potatoes more moist and fluffy than ever!
Servings: 6 servings
Chef Alli
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Ingredients
- 8 medium sweet potatoes, approx. 6-8 oz. each
- 1 tablespoon oil for coating the sweet potato skins
- Butter, brown sugar, marshmallows, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.8 medium sweet potatoes, approx. 6-8 oz. each
- Rub the Skins With Oil. Using your fingertips, rub each sweet potato all over the exterior with a bit of oil.1 tablespoon oil
- Load the Slow Cooker. Place the prepared sweet potatoes into a preheated slow cooker, set to low, stacking them up if needed.
- Cover and Slow Cook. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender when tested at the center with a fork.
- Serve. To serve, slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and searing as desired with salt and pepper; top with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey, as desired.Butter, brown sugar, marshmallows, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup
Notes
If desired, you can place a sheet of foil or parchment paper into the bottom of the slow cooker before cooking the sweet potatoes to make clean up a bit quicker and easier.
To reheat any leftover slow cooker sweet potatoes, use a knife to split them open lengthwise, then place one or two onto a microwave-safe plate. Cook on full power in your microwave in 30-second increments, or until hot throughout. This usually takes 60-90 seconds, depending on how big the sweet potatoes is.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
To make mashed sweet potatoes from this recipe, slit the fully cooked and slightly cooled sweet potatoes lengthwise to expose the flesh inside. Use a spoon to scoop out the cooked flesh, placing it into a bowl. Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, process the sweet potato flesh until smooth. To taste, add milk or orange juice along with maple syrup or brown sugar a little bit at a time, continuing to mash the potatoes until they reach the desired consistency. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the sweet potatoes have been refrigrated before mashing, reheat as directed below in the microwave before proceeding with the steps above.
To make mashed sweet potatoes from this recipe, slit the fully cooked and slightly cooled sweet potatoes lengthwise to expose the flesh inside. Use a spoon to scoop out the cooked flesh, placing it into a bowl. Using a potato masher or an electric hand mixer, process the sweet potato flesh until smooth. To taste, add milk or orange juice along with maple syrup or brown sugar a little bit at a time, continuing to mash the potatoes until they reach the desired consistency. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the sweet potatoes have been refrigrated before mashing, reheat as directed below in the microwave before proceeding with the steps above.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 166mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 42750IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.
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