Description
Get ready for a cozy, crowd-pleasing side dish that’s as nostalgic as it is delicious! These Marshmallow Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a buttery, spiced glaze, then finished with a melty layer of mini marshmallows. It’s an effortless easy recipe perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, or whenever you need quick comfort food ideas. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner sides, sweet breakfast ideas, or a healthy-ish indulgent snack, this one fits the bill!
Ingredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 cups mini marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into even 1-inch pieces. Rinse under cold water.
2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract.
3. Place sweet potatoes into crock pot and pour glaze over them. Stir to coat evenly. Add pecans if desired.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours, until fork tender. Stir occasionally.
5. About 10–15 minutes before serving, sprinkle marshmallows on top and cover until just melted.
6. Optional: For a toasted finish, transfer to a baking dish and broil for 1–2 minutes.
7. Serve hot directly from crock pot or dish and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t add the marshmallows too early—they’ll melt completely and disappear.
For extra texture, stir in chopped pecans or walnuts near the end.
Cut your sweet potatoes evenly to ensure perfect doneness every time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, crock pot, sweet potato, holiday recipe, Thanksgiving, marshmallow, slow cooker, easy side