Go Back

Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Tender, buttery sweet potatoes slow-cooked with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a gooey layer of toasted marshmallows for the ultimate cozy side dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup water or orange juice
Topping
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows plus extra for topping
  • 0.25 cup chopped pecans optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring cups
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into 1 ½-inch pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and water or orange juice.
  3. Grease the crockpot, then layer sweet potatoes and pour the brown sugar mixture over top.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3 hours until tender.
  5. Sprinkle marshmallows on top and cover for 10–15 minutes until melted and gooey.
  6. Serve warm and garnish with pecans if desired.

Notes

This slow cooker version of a holiday favorite saves oven space and delivers the same caramelized, marshmallow-topped goodness everyone loves.