Description
This easy Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes recipe lets you cook tender and flavorful sweet potatoes with minimal effort. Simply wash, prick, and slow cook them in your Crock-Pot for perfectly soft sweet potatoes that can be enjoyed as a side dish or incorporated into other meals. Slow cooking preserves their natural sweetness and nutrients, delivering a comforting and healthy option for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Wash potatoes: Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes and scrub off any dirt from their skin. There’s no need to dry them completely, as a bit of moisture will actually help in the cooking process, but ensure they are not dripping wet.
- Prick potatoes: Use a fork to prick holes about 1/4-inch deep all over each sweet potato. This allows steam to escape during cooking and prevents the potatoes from bursting.
- Cook: Place the sweet potatoes in your Crock-Pot and cover with the lid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The exact cooking time depends on the size of the potatoes and your Crock-Pot.
- Check tenderness: The sweet potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove them carefully and serve as desired.
Notes
- Do not dry the sweet potatoes completely before cooking; a little moisture helps steam cook them.
- Pricking the potatoes prevents bursting during slow cooking.
- Cooking times may vary based on potato size and Crock-Pot model.
- These sweet potatoes can be served plain, mashed, or incorporated into other recipes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot sweet potatoes, slow cooker sweet potatoes, easy sweet potato recipe, healthy side dish, gluten free sweet potatoes
