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    Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    November 2, 2019 | Updated November 2, 2021 by Ryan 1 Comment

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    With brown butter, garlic, maple syrup, bacon and fresh sage, this slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for the holidays. They are so easy and so good!

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    I love the holidays. More importantly I love Thanksgiving. It is by far my favorite holiday and it's because of two reasons - being with family and food! I mean I have a food blog for a reason.

    I know everyone has their go-to sides for Thanksgiving and I'm no different. While it's tough to top some good old-fashioned cheddar mac and cheese or cream cheese mashed potatoes, this mashed sweet potatoes recipe is right up there..

    Over the years I had tried different sweet potato recipes. I know the traditional side is a sweet potato casserole. But honestly they are too sweet for me. To me sweet potatoes don't need more sugar as they're sweet on their own.

    Then I randomly made a brown butter sweet potato risotto that was out of this world. When Thanksgiving came, I figured why not try a version of that with mashed sweet potatoes. Ever since then, these have been a staple for our house. Give this mashed sweet potatoes recipe a try and you will feel the same way.

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    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
    • Oven Option
    • FAQs
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Other Side Dish Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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    Recipe Ingredients

    • Sweet potatoes - the star of the show.
    • Bacon - added texture and flavor.
    • Unsalted butter - browning the butter gives great flavor.
    • Garlic and sage - adds flavor.
    • Maple syrup - adds sweetness.
    • Salt and black pepper - enhances the flavor.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Add chopped sweet potatoes to slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
    2. With 30 minutes left, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain the excess fat and transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
    3. Melt butter in same skillet and cook until starting to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
    4. Add garlic and sage and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
    5. Using potato masher, mash sweet potatoes until desired consistency.
    6. Stir in browned butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper and bacon. Serve immediately.
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    Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes are super popular these days and there is good reason for it. Some of the health benefits of sweet potatoes include:

    • Great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
    • Promotes gut health.
    • Regulates blood pressure and sugar levels.
    • Helps with keeping healthy vision.
    • May improve brain function.

    Oven Option

    This mashed sweet potatoes recipe works just as well in the oven. I just like to make these in the slow cooker as most of my other recipes during Thanksgiving are using the oven and stove top. If you want to use the oven, preheat to 400°F. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and place cut side down on sheet pan.

    Roast for 35-40 minutes or until you can easy squeeze the sweet potato so it would fall out of skin. Once cooked, remove skin and place in large mixing bowl before adding the rest of the ingredients.

    FAQs

    Can I Replace with Russet Potatoes?

    Yes the rest of the flavors will work just as well with russet potatoes. Half Baked Harvest has a great recipe that is similar with her butter herbed mashed potatoes.

    Can I Use Dried Herbs?

    I always go with fresh herbs if possible however you can use 1 teaspoon dried sage if you can't get fresh.

    What If I Don't Have Maple Syrup?

    Honey works as well or dark brown sugar. You can use the same amount for either - 3 tbsp.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • You know the sweet potatoes are done when you can easily stick a fork or knife through the center of the potatoes.
    • If you don't want to use a pan, you can place bacon on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
    • You will know the brown butter is ready when there is a nutty aroma and there are lightly browned specks on the bottom of the pan.
    overhead shot of slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes in white bowl

    Other Side Dish Recipes

    • Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
    • Crispy Roasted Potatoes
    • Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
    • Sweet Corn Pudding
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    • Truffle Mashed Potatoes
    • Butternut Squash Fritters
    • Homemade Cheddar Pierogies
    • Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    If you’ve tried this slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    5 from 3 votes

    Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    With brown butter, garlic, maple syrup, bacon and fresh sage, these mashed sweet potatoes made in a slow cooker are a perfect side for the holidays.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 hrs
    Total Time5 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 365kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2" chunks
    • ½ lb bacon, chopped
    • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter (¾ cup)
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Add chopped sweet potatoes to slow cooker and cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
    • With 30 minutes left, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Drain the excess fat and transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
    • Melt butter in same skillet and cook until starting to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sage and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • Using potato masher, mash sweet potatoes until desired consistency. Stir in browned butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper and bacon. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • You know the sweet potatoes are done when you can easily stick a fork or knife through the center of the potatoes.
    • If you don't want to use a pan, you can place bacon on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
    • You will know the brown butter is ready when there is a nutty aroma and there are lightly browned specks on the bottom of the pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 27150IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    1. Chris says

      November 03, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Big fan of brown butter!

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