5 from 27 votes
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes combine tender sweet potatoes cooked slowly until soft, mixed with butter, brown sugar, warming spices, and cream for a smooth, creamy texture. A cinnamon sugar walnut topping adds a crunchy, spiced finish, perfect for elevating this side dish. This preparation fits well with slow cooker convenience, ideal for holiday meals or comforting weeknight dinners.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
401 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% 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.