Easy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows are cooked low and slow in a crockpot for a soft, creamy side dish with a sweet brown sugar sauce. The hands-off cooking makes this slow cooker recipe helpful when the oven is full or you are preparing several dishes. As the sweet potatoes cook, the kitchen smells warm and cinnamon-sweet, and the mini marshmallows turn soft and lightly browned on top. Make Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows for Thanksgiving, a holiday meal, or any dinner that needs a simple side dish.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

• Hands-off cooking: The crockpot does most of the work while the sweet potatoes become tender.
• Simple ingredients: You only need sweet potatoes, pantry staples, milk, butter, and mini marshmallows.
• Warm holiday flavor: Brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon give this side dish a familiar sweet potato casserole taste.
• Soft and creamy texture: Milk and melted butter create a smooth sauce around the cooked sweet potatoes.
• Easy topping: Add the marshmallows near the end so they melt without cooking for the entire slow cooker time.

How To Make Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

Add the peeled, cubed sweet potatoes to the crockpot with melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir everything together, then cover and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender. Use the low setting for 6-8 hours or the high setting for 3-4 hours. Add the mini marshmallows before serving, cover again, and let them melt and become slightly browned for about 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Directions

1. Place the sweet potatoes in a crockpot.
2. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
3. Stir to combine the ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Before serving, top with mini marshmallows.
6. Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until the marshmallows are melted and slightly browned.

How To Serve Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

Serve Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows as a sweet side dish with roasted turkey, baked ham, or another holiday main course. They also go well with savory vegetables, dinner rolls, and a simple green salad.

For Thanksgiving, keep the crockpot on the counter or serving table so the dish is easy to reach while the rest of the meal comes together. Serve it warm, when the marshmallow topping is soft and lightly browned. This slow cooker side dish also fits a family dinner when you want a comforting addition without using the oven.

How To Store Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

Let leftover Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows cool, then place them in a covered container in the refrigerator. Store them for 3 to 4 days. The marshmallow topping may become less soft after chilling, but the sweet potatoes will still reheat well.

Reheat the leftovers gently in the microwave or in a covered dish until warmed through. If you are reheating a larger amount, stir carefully so the sauce stays around the sweet potatoes. Add fresh mini marshmallows before reheating if you want a soft topping again.

Tips For Making Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

• Cut the sweet potatoes into similar-sized cubes so they cook at about the same rate.
• Melt the butter before adding it to the crockpot so it mixes easily with the brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
• Stir the ingredients well at the beginning to coat the sweet potatoes with the sweet milk and butter mixture.
• Check the sweet potatoes at the end of the cooking time by testing a cube for tenderness.
• Add the mini marshmallows only during the final 10-15 minutes so they do not disappear into the sauce.
• Keep the lid closed while the marshmallows soften so the heat stays inside the crockpot.

Variations

• Ingredient swap: For a slightly different topping, use large marshmallows cut into smaller pieces instead of mini marshmallows.
• Add-in: Add chopped nuts before serving for extra crunch, if desired.
• Different cooking method: You can cook the sweet potatoes in a covered baking dish instead of using a crockpot, but the cooking time and temperature would need to be determined separately.

FAQs

Can I Make Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can cook the sweet potatoes ahead and refrigerate them in a covered container. Warm them before serving, then add the mini marshmallows during the final 10-15 minutes so the topping is soft and fresh.

Can I Use A Different Milk?

You can use another milk that you already have available, but the recipe was written with 1/2 cup milk. Choose a plain milk without added flavors or sweeteners so it does not change the taste too much.

Can I Freeze Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows?

The cooked sweet potatoes can be frozen, but the marshmallow topping may not keep the same texture after thawing. For the best result, freeze the sweet potatoes without the marshmallows, thaw them in the refrigerator, reheat them, and add fresh marshmallows before serving.

How Do I Double Crockpot Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows?

To double the recipe, double every ingredient and make sure your crockpot has enough room for the sweet potatoes and sauce. The cooking time may change, so check that the sweet potatoes are tender before adding the marshmallows.

How Do I Know When The Sweet Potatoes Are Done?

The sweet potatoes are ready when a fork slides into a cube easily. If they are still firm, cover the crockpot and continue cooking until tender before adding the mini marshmallows.

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