Description
Crockpot Sweet Potatoes are a comforting side dish that elevates any meal with their irresistible sweetness and delightful spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, these tender sweet potatoes are infused with rich brown sugar and warm cinnamon, creating a dish that is both heartwarming and satisfying. Topped with crunchy toasted pecans, they are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dinners at home, leaving everyone craving seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into one-inch pieces.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in the crockpot and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Dot the top with butter pieces and add sea salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until fork-tender.
- While cooking, toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Once cooked, stir gently and serve topped with toasted pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg