Marshmallow Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
A delicious blend of sweet potatoes and marshmallows, cooked slowly to create a creamy, sweet side dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces Sweet potatoes provide a soft, fluffy base.
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed Adds a rich sweetness and flavor depth.
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup Natural sweetness and richness.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces Adds creamy texture and richness.
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice blend Brings warmth to the dish.
- 1 tsp salt Essential for balancing flavors.
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows Adds delightful sweetness and texture on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Place the diced sweet potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the dark brown sugar evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Drizzle the real maple syrup on top of the sugar layer.
- Scatter pieces of unsalted butter over everything.
- Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice blend and salt, ensuring it's well distributed.
- Gently stir the mixture, being careful not to break the sweet potatoes too much.
Cooking
- Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- When the sweet potatoes are tender, gently fold in the miniature marshmallows.
- Cover the crock pot again and let it cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes on high to allow the marshmallows to melt.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish while they are warm and gooey.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra marshmallows on top for appearance.
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Notes
Choose fresh sweet potatoes without blemishes for best results. You can prepare ingredients the night before and refrigerate. Adjust the sweetness as per your preference.