Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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5
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes feature peeled sweet potatoes cooked gently in a slow cooker with butter, water, and brown sugar until tender. The addition of cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and heavy cream smooths out the mash, creating a creamy, lightly spiced dish. A separate cinnamon sugar walnut topping is made by gently warming butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts to provide a crunchy and flavorful contrast.
The slow cooking method ensures even tenderness without needing much active preparation time. The flavors of brown sugar and warming spices contrast pleasantly with the natural sweetness of the potatoes. The creamy mashed texture is comforting and rich without heaviness.
This dish serves nicely as a warm side for savory roasts or holiday dinners. The sweet and nutty topping adds visual and textural interest. Prepare the topping fresh and serve it warm over the smooth mashed sweet potatoes for best results.
Ingredients
Slow Cook:
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream more if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Cinnamon Sugar Walnut Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
Slow Cook:
- Add peeled and chopped sweet potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Add water, top with butter and brown sugar. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Mix with an electric hand mixer or a masher until smooth.
Cinnamon Sugar Walnut Topping:
- Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and stir to combine.
- Serve warm and top of mashed sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 927mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 22405IU | 448% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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