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Did you know you can “bake” sweet potatoes in the slow cooker? You can make a big batch and they turn out super tender! You can also do this with baked potatoes.
It’s that time of year when I need to start thinking about putting together my holiday meals. Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes will be the easiest side for my holiday dinner for sure. I just wrap them in foil and put in the slow cooker! It doesn’t get any easier than that!
How to make slow cooker sweet potatoes:
You will need:
- 7-8 sweet potatoes
- foil
Directions:
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
- Wrap each sweet potato in foil.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker.
How long do I cook sweet potatoes in the slow cooker:
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Do not open the lid during the cooking time.
Can I make these without foil?
Yes, you can make these sweet potatoes without foil if needed. Will turn out fine.
What do I serve with baked sweet potatoes?
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Marshmallows
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- You can even stuff with pulled pork and top with barbecue sauce and sour cream.
What can I do with leftover sweet potatoes?
Need more holiday recipes like this?
- Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham
- Slow Cooker Brown Sugar and Pineapple Ham
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 133.71kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 7 small to medium sized sweet potatoes
Serving suggestions:
- butter
- brown sugar
- marshmallows
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
- If desired, line the bottom of the slow cooker with a piece of foil (or parchment) for any escaping juices.
- Wrap each sweet potato in foil and place in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or until tender.
- Serve with desired toppings.
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Notes
Can I make these without foil?
Yes, you can make these sweet potatoes without foil if needed. Will turn out fine.
Nutrition
Calories: 133.71kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.77g | Protein: 2.99g | Fat: 0.22g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 53.49mg | Potassium: 705.71mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 9.63g | Vitamin A: 28552.46IU | Vitamin C: 29.12mg | Calcium: 56.46mg | Iron: 1.03mg
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Keep in mind almost all crock pots go to warm setting after the cooking time is complete, my sweet potatoes are perfect every time when I get home from work. Works great for regular potatoes to!
Thanks Vanessa for letting us know that they do good that way. 🙂
What if I am going to be gone at work for like 10 hours? Do you think they would overcook?
I think they would over cook. I wish all crock pot recipes were for all day!
If your day will run longer than 8 hours – Just set a timer to turn on while gone. Best to buy old fashion timer so if the power bumps it won’t turn crock pot timer off. Old fashion knob and timer works get if you have drops in electricity. I have dirty electricity and digital stuff turns off and stays off.
Do you pierce the sweet potatoes before wrapping them in foil?
No need to pierce them 🙂
Do I need to add water in the slow cooker to cook the wrapped potatoes?
Nope leave the crock pot dry 🙂
Hi Sarah, i realize this is quite an old post but i just came across it and I’m so excited to try this. I love sweet potatoes any time. I guess it would work with regular Yukon, new or regular potatoes too ( maybe if you are having company and cooking steaks on the bbq, especially if it’s warm outside and not to heat the kitchen up, this would be a great asset to the kitchen. Thanks for such a wonderful tip just sorry I’m so late in coming, lol. Definitely re-Pinning ( :
Totally cracked my crock pot doing this. Recommend putting about a 1/4 inch of water in the bottom.
I’ve never heard of a crock pot cracking from doing this. Thank you for letting us know. I am so sorry!
Oh my goodness. These look amazing. I can’t wait to try using my slow cooker the next time I make potatoes.
Do you put butter and brown sugar befor you wrap them
No, just leave them plain and dry. 🙂
This is great way to cook sweet potatoes all year long! My whole family loves them!
This looks ridiculously easy and good. I can;t wait to use this method.
What a great idea I love sweet potatoes anytime of year! This would make it so easy! Thanks.
This would be a great idea to do for holiday dinners. It would save time and free up precious oven space.
Never would have thought to slow cook sweet potatoes with marshmallows before! Definitely got me curious to know what the combination tastes like…