Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Make this childhood favorite right in your crockpot! These sweet potatoes are sweetened with maple syrup, brown sugar, and marshmallows. Plus, this dish has all the fall flavors you love from cinnamon and pumpkin spice.

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes

    peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter

    sliced into pieces

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    Place the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, pumpkin pie spice, and salt and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it on high for 4 hours.

  4. 4

    Five minutes before serving, remove the lid and top with marshmallows. Place the lid back on the sweet potatoes and let the marshmallows melt for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately!

Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

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About this Recipe

Craving that comforting taste of a holiday favorite without oven space woes or constant fuss? This Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows recipe brings all the warmth and sweetness you remember, made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

The beauty of this recipe lies in the set-it-and-forget-it nature of your crockpot. Slow cooking allows the sweet potatoes to become incredibly tender, soaking up all the rich flavors from the brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter, creating a decadent base before the fluffy marshmallow topping.

Imagine tender, velvety sweet potatoes, perfectly infused with the cozy aromas of fall, thanks to a generous dose of pumpkin pie spice. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of earthy sweetness, with a subtle hint of salt to brighten the flavors. The dish finishes with a crown of golden, gooey marshmallows, turning this simple side into a truly special treat that will evoke childhood memories and satisfy every sweet tooth.

This recipe is incredibly flexible. You can easily adjust the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup to suit your desired level of sweetness. For a dairy-free option, simply swap the traditional butter for your favorite plant-based alternative. Feel free to use different varieties of sweet potatoes, just ensure they are peeled and diced evenly for consistent cooking.

This nostalgic dish is perfect for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or any occasion that calls for a comforting and crowd-pleasing side. Serve it warm straight from the crockpot, a perfect accompaniment to a savory main course.

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