Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a hassle-free holiday side dish! No boiling needed—just slice the sweet potatoes, let the crockpot work its magic, and mash them right in the pot for effortless cleanup. With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a delicious, creamy side dish ready to complement your meal.
Using a crockpot to make mashed sweet potatoes is incredibly convenient. Just add the sweet potatoes along with the seasonings to the slow cooker, set it, and let it do the work.
This hands-off method frees you up to attend to other tasks, while the slow cooker handles the cooking. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, you can easily mash them right in it, keeping them warm until you're ready to serve making it a perfect Thanksgiving vegetable side dish. Try the mashed sweet potatoes in instant pot!
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Why you'll love it?
- Easy recipe with simple prep
- Cleanup is a breeze
- Creamy and fluffy
- Mash it directly in the crockpot
- Uses brown sugar
- Ideal for the holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas
Variations
This mashed sweet potatoes recipe is irresistible or can be made sweet or savory, depending on additions. Here are a few suggestions:
- Spices - Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
- Sweetener - Use maple syrup or honey instead of brown sugar.
- Cheese - Skip brown sugar and stir in shredded gruyere or cheddar cheese
- Make it vegan - Use vegan butter and plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk.
- Parmesan - Mix in parmesan cheese or a spoonful of sour cream.
How to make mashed sweet potatoes in slow cooker?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Tip: Begin with ¼ cup of milk and gradually increase to the desired consistency.
Serving suggestions
If you enjoyed the yukon gold mashed potatoes, you'll love these mashed sweet potatoes made in crockpot as a festive addition to your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. Looking for more ways to incorporate sweet potatoes into your holiday spread? Don't miss our delicious sweet potato biscuits!
How to store and reheat?
Fridge: It will last about 4 days in the fridge in a container or covered with plastic wrap.
Freezer: To freeze, scoop mashed sweet potatoes into a plastic freezer bag. Seal well and freeze for up to 2 months. When you reheat them, add a dash of milk and heat them over low heat in the crockpot.
Helpful tips
- Mash when hot for a creamy consistency.
- Add milk gradually since some sweet potatoes may absorb less liquid when compared to others. You can always add more if needed.
- Adjust seasonings and brown sugar based on your taste preference.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup whole milk warmed
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, cut into thick slices and add into the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced butter, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons water and give a stir.
- Cover and cook 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
- Add milk, brown sugar and mash well using a potato masher. Give them a taste and add more salt or brown sugar, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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