How to Make Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the creamy, buttery goodness of mashed sweet potatoes that makes them a must-have side dish for any holiday meal. And with this slow cooker recipe, you can have that same deliciousness with minimal effort. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a regular weeknight dinner, these slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch chunks
  • water to cover
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place sweet potatoes in the slow cooker and add water to cover.
  • Cook on High until potatoes are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Place potatoes in a colander until well drained, then return to the slow cooker. Add butter, milk, sage, salt, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until potatoes are smooth/
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 518mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 778mg