Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a fun (and yummy) change from white potatoes. Try these Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes the next time you need an easy side dish that goes with everything.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut in large chunks
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- Optional: additional brown sugar pecans, or mini marshmallows for garnish
Instructions
- Place cut sweet potatoes in a large stockpot. (This one makes it easy to drain them later.) Cover with water, bring to a boil, and boil until potatoes are soft (20-40 minutes).
- Drain potatoes and put in the bowl of an electric mixer.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, butter, and vegetable broth to potatoes
- Mix, on low speed, until potatoes are mashed and all ingredients are combined.
- Add milk while mixer is running until potatoes reach desired consistency. If lumpy mashed potatoes are desired, mix for less time. If smooth mashed potatoes are desired, mix longer.
- Transfer mashed sweet potatoes to a 6 quart slow cooker. Cover, and cook on low for 2-3 until potatoes thicken slightly and are hot throughout.
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