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Get ready for these incredibly delicious mashed sweet potatoes cooked in your slow cooker! This mashed sweet potatoes Crock Pot recipe requires just 20 minutes to prep and cooks while you’re busy getting other things done.

This is a HUGE time saver during holidays when you are making 4-5 other dishes! Or just bonus time with your feet up relaxing if you are bringing it to a pot-luck. Reap all the compliments either way!

how to cook mashed sweet potatoes in crock pot

Guests will love this creamy, flavourful and healthy recipe. When you know how to cook mashed sweet potatoes in a crock pot you have a super simple side that you can make ahead!

This is perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas or any meal really that you want to add a delicious comfort food element to.

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What Supplies are needed?

You won’t need much to make this simple slow cooker side dish:
Cutting board
Vegetable peeler
Kitchen knife
Potato masher or large fork
Crockpot, 6-8 quart
Serving spoon

How do I store this after cooking?

Refrigerator. Allow the mashed sweet potatoes to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer. Once the mashed sweet potatoes have cooled, seal them in a freezer-safe airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the fridge before reheating.

To reheat. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a pot set over medium-low heat and cook until heated through. Alternatively, transfer your desired potion to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through.

Should I eat crockpot-savory mashed sweet potatoes warm or cold?

This dish is best enjoyed warm. See the section above titled “Storage Instructions” to learn how to properly reheat the mashed sweet potatoes properly. 

Can I cook these in the oven instead?

You can make this crock pot savoury mashed sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven instead of a crockpot with just a few minor adjustments:

Load the Dutch oven. Add the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes as well as the broth to a 6-8 quart Dutch oven and cover.
Cook. Cook at 350 degrees in your oven for an hour and a half or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
Flavor. Drain the broth and add the remaining ingredients. Mash together until smooth with a potato masher or large fork.
Serve. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.

Do I have to use store-bought broth or can I make my own?

You can use your own broth for this crockpot savoury mashed sweet potato recipe.

Can I make mashed sweet potatoes in the crock pot ahead of time and freeze them?

You can.

Allow the mashed sweet potatoes to cool completely before transferring them to a freezer-safe airtight container. You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to the refrigerator to thaw before reheating them over medium-low heat on the stovetop.

What size crockpot did you use?

I suggest using a 6-8-quart crockpot or bigger for these crock pot mashed sweet potatoes. Anything smaller won’t fit all of the sweet potatoes plus added ingredients once cooked.

My sweet potatoes turned brown – what do I do?

Sometimes when sweet potatoes cook, they react to their own acids and start to turn brown. It’s totally edible and not ruined, but it’s certainly not as appealing and can sometimes add a slightly bitter taste. Keep some lemon juice on hand and if you happen to notice your sweet potatoes turning brown after they have started cooking, go ahead and give them a nice squeeze of lemon juice and a quick stir. That should take care of the issue.

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Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

Delicious and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake/Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Serving Size: 10 servings

crock pot sweet potatoes mashed ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 6 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • chicken broth can also be used, it will alter the taste a bit.
  • 1 cup whole milk
    • you can also use half and half for a thicker consistency
  • ½ cup butter (or 1 stick)
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
    • agave also added a nice sweet touch
  • 3 teaspoons salt
    • you can add more or less to taste
  • ½ tablespoon powdered garlic
    • if you prefer fresh garlic, replace the powder with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • Fresh parsley to garnish

*Optional and not pictured, lemon juice if needed to prevent potatoes from browning- see notes *

How to Cook Mashed Sweet Potatoes in Crock Pot:

1. Prepare the sweet potatoes.

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Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into thick 2-inch slices.

2. Load the crockpot.

how to cook sweet potatoes in the slow cooker
Place the sweet potato slices along with the vegetable broth in the crock pot. It’s ok if the broth doesn’t cover the potatoes, it will be just a thin layer at the bottom.

3. Cook.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or until a fork can be inserted through the slices very easily.

4. Add Flavor.

mashed sweet potatoes in the crockpot
Once the potatoes are completely cooked and soft, drain any remaining vegetable broth out of the crockpot.

Add whole milk, butter, sour cream, honey, salt, garlic, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary to the crockpot.

5. Mash.

after cooking mash the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker
Using a potato masher or large fork, mash the ingredients into the potatoes until smooth and creamy.

You can also use a mixer to speed up the process.

6. Serve.

slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes
Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley, whole or chopped.
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Enjoy!
Delicious and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

Delicious and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe

Yield: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Get ready for incredibly delicious mashed sweet potatoes cooked in your slow cooker! This mashed sweet potatoes Crock Pot recipe requires just 20 minutes to prep and cooks while you’re busy getting other things done. Guests will love our creamy, flavorful and healthy recipe. 

Ingredients

  • 6 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth can also be used, it will alter the taste a bit)
  • 1 cup whole milk (you can also use half and half for a thicker consistency)
  • ½ cup butter (or 1 stick)
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey (agave also added a nice sweet touch)
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • ½ tablespoon powdered garlic (if you prefer fresh garlic, replace the powder with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • Fresh parsley to garnish
  • *Optional and not pictured, lemon juice if needed to prevent potatoes from browning- see notes *

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes. Wash aand peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into thick 2-inch slices.
  2. Load the crockpot. Place the sweet potato slices along with the vegetable broth in the crock pot. It’s ok if the broth doesn’t cover the potatoes, it will be just a thin layer at the bottom.
  3. Cook. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or until a fork can be inserted through the slices very easily.
  4. Add Flavor. Once the potatoes are completely cooked and soft, drain any remaining vegetable broth out of the crockpot. Add whole milk, butter, sour cream, honey, salt, garlic, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary to the crockpot.
  5. Mash. Using a potato masher or large fork, mash the ingredients into the potatoes until smooth and creamy. You can also use a mixer to speed up the process.
  6. Serve. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley, whole or chopped.

Notes

Storage Instructions:

  • Refrigerator. Allow the mashed sweet potatoes to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer. Once the mashed sweet potatoes have cooled, seal them in a freezer-safe airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • To reheat. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a pot set over medium-low heat and cook until heated through. Alternatively, transfer your desired potion to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through.

My sweet potatoes turned brown!

Sometimes when sweet potatoes cook, they react to their own acids and start to turn brown. It’s totally edible and not ruined, but it’s certainly not as appealing and can sometimes add a slightly bitter taste. Keep some lemon juice on hand and if you happen to notice your sweet potatoes turning brown after they have started cooking, go ahead and give them a nice squeeze of lemon juice and a quick stir. That should take care of the issue.

What is another variation I can make?

You can make this crock pot savory mashed sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven instead of a crockpot with just a few minor adjustments.

  • Load the Dutch oven. Add the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes as well as the broth to a 6-8 quart dutch oven and cover.
  • Cook. Cook at 350 degrees in your oven for an hour and a half or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Flavor. Drain the broth and add the remaining ingredients. Mash together until smooth with a potato masher or large fork.
  • Serve. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 261Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 898mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 4gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g
    © Robin Hicken
    Cuisine: North American / Category: Slow Cooker

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