Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Sugar Nut Topping Recipe
This Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe delivers creamy, comforting mashed sweet potatoes enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Cooked gently in a slow cooker for tender results, it’s topped with a rich cinnamon sugar walnut topping that adds a delightful crunch and sweetness. Perfect as a flavorful side dish for holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (high) to 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Slow Cook:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, more if needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Cinnamon Sugar Nut Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Add peeled and chopped sweet potatoes to the slow cooker. Pour in water, then layer butter and brown sugar on top. Cover the slow cooker.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, until sweet potatoes are soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Mash Potatoes: Combine heavy cream, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add to sweet potatoes. Using an electric hand mixer or potato masher, blend the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Adjust cream quantity if needed for desired consistency.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Nut Topping: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Melt butter, then add brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts or pecans. Stir and cook until mixture is well combined and slightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon the warm mashed sweet potatoes into a serving dish. Generously top with the cinnamon sugar nut mixture. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Choose firm, bright-colored sweet potatoes without bruises or soft spots for best flavor and texture.
- Smaller sweet potatoes tend to be sweeter and provide better flavor.
- Using pumpkin pie spice can simplify the spice blend.
- Cook on low for more tender potatoes unless you need it quickly.
- Peeling sweet potatoes is optional; peels add fiber and nutrients.
- For chunky mashed potatoes, use a masher rather than blending smooth.
- Alternative toppings such as marshmallows can also complement the dish.
