Description

Marshmallow Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes are a cozy, sweet side dish made with fresh or canned sweet potatoes, buttery brown sugar, cinnamon, and gooey marshmallows. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering, this slow cooker recipe is effortless and comforting. Great for feeding a crowd and pairs wonderfully with holiday mains.

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups mini marshmallows

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Instructions

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes into the crock pot.

3. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the potatoes.

4. Distribute sliced butter evenly on top.

5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until tender.

6. Once cooked, sprinkle marshmallows over the top.

7. Cover again and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until marshmallows are melted and gooey.

8. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

Use canned yams if you’re short on time—just drain them and reduce cook time.

Fresh sweet potatoes offer better texture and less moisture.

Add chopped pecans with the marshmallows for a crunchy twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours
Category: Side Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg