Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Mash: A Deliciously Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• A spritz of nonstick cooking spray
• 6 cups of sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup of butter, thinly sliced
• A splash of water, about ¼ cup
• 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons of rich brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of luscious heavy cream
• A hint of maple extract, just a teaspoon
• Dash of ground cinnamon, about ½ teaspoon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg, roughly ¼ teaspoon
• A sprinkle of salt, to taste
• 10 dainty marshmallows, or more if desired (Optional)

Step 1

Prepare your slow cooker by giving the interior a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Arrange the diced sweet potatoes snugly in the slow cooker, then drizzle over with a bit of butter and water for moisture.

Step 3

Allow the sweet potatoes to simmer and soften to perfection—it should take around 4 hours on the Low setting or 2 hours on High. Once cooked, power down the slow cooker.

Step 4

Now, it's time to infuse some more flavors into the sweet potatoes. Add a delightful combination of maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream, maple extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt directly into the slow cooker. Use an immersion blender to mix everything together until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

For the finishing touch, top off the dish with a generous sprinkle of mini marshmallows for a sweet and indulgent twist.