Baked sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. They are also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. While traditional methods of baking sweet potatoes can be time-consuming, cooking them in a crock pot is a convenient and easy way to enjoy this delicious vegetable. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the crock pot, you can have perfectly cooked baked sweet potatoes that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the cornstarch in a bowl to coat well. Add the mixture to a slow cooker and dot with the butter. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cayenne. Pour in the vanilla, orange juice and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender, about 3 hours.
- Toss the potatoes once more and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the walnuts and parsley and serve.
BAKED SWEET POTATOES FROM A CROCK POT
I have two Rival Slow Cookers and use them frequently. I like the idea of having my potatoes ready at the same time I have the meat ready in my slow cooker.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 6h2m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Wash potatoes but don't dry off.
- Place potatoes in crock pot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- The cook time depends on how thick and large your potatoes are.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES IN THE SLOW COOKER
This is a very easy and simple recipe that you can make with ingredients (with the exception of the sweet potatoes) you most likely have in your pantry.
Provided by Yoly
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Place cubed sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Add butter and water.
- Cook until sweet potatoes are soft when pricked with a fork, 4 hours on Low or 2 hours on High. Turn slow cooker off. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream, maple extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to the slow cooker and blend with an immersion blender. Garnish with mini marshmallows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 142.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips for Cooking Baked Sweet Potatoes in a Crock Pot
- Select medium-sized sweet potatoes that are firm and blemish-free.
- Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt or debris.
- Use a fork to poke several holes in the potatoes, which will help them to cook evenly.
- You can leave the skin on or peel it off, depending on your preference.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add some liquid to the crock pot, such as water, broth, or juice, to prevent the potatoes from sticking.
- Cover the crock pot and cook the potatoes on low for 6-8 hours, or until they are tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, you can mash them, bake them, or serve them whole.
Conclusion
Baking sweet potatoes in a crock pot is a convenient and easy way to prepare this delicious and nutritious vegetable. With just a few simple steps, you can have perfectly cooked sweet potatoes that are perfect for a variety of dishes. So next time you're looking for an easy and healthy side dish, give baked sweet potatoes in a crock pot a try!
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