Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
Easy, sweet, and fuss free, these crockpot sweet potatoes are the perfect side or main dish. See how to make these with minimal prep in the slow cooker.
Suitable for gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and paleo diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
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While almost everyone I know loves their vegetables, there are a few people who need a little bit more convincing. And these crockpot sweet potatoes are sure to convert everyone.
Even better these crock pot sweet potatoes can double up as a side dish or served with extras for a full meal. And if you want, you can serve them up as dessert too. All the ways peeps, all the ways.
Like these crockpot cheesy potatoes or this easy crockpot mashed potatoes, or my fav baked corn on the cob these are great for everyday lunch and dinner, and festive eating over Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Why Make This Recipe
- It’s budget-friendly – This is affordable, hands off, and very easy to make
- It can be made ahead – Prep in advance for easy eating and entertaining.
- It’s perfect for a crowd – It can be easily be doubled or tripled to serve your guests.
- It’s customizable – Feel free to get creative and add your own unique twists.
- Over the holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, cooking sweet potatoes in the slow cooker frees up oven space for other recipes. Great for a baked potato bar.
Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes – this recipe calls for fresh sweet potatoes. Make sure they are firm.
- Butter – (optional) if desired, use butter that can be dairy or non-dairy.
- Do check out all my crockpot recipes for great mains and side dishes that go with these.
Ready to learn how to make crockpot sweet potato? Gather your ingredients and let me show you….
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How To Cook Sweet Potatoes in the Crockpot
Get complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Step 1. Clean and scrub the sweet potatoes but don’t dry them. The moisture will help cook them.
Step 2. Add sweet potatoes in a single layer in the crockpot. If needed, stack one more layer on top.
Step 3. Cover and cook on the high setting for 3 1/2-4 hours, or low heat for 6-7 hours until they are fork tender.
Step 4. Remove the lid, season to taste, then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cook the slow cooker sweet potatoes potatoes in a single layer. If you need to stack another layer on top. But don’t do more than two layers.
- You don’t need to poke holes in the veggies. They will cook as they are without the need for steam release.
- If possible try and cook similar sized potatoes together so they cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Avoid opening the slow cooker too much during cooking, as this will bring down the temperature and result in a longer cook time.
- Be sure to check out my awesome crockpot tips and tricks post for even more handy info!
Delicious Variations
You can serve the cooked sweet potato simply with butter, but feel free to vary the toppings to your taste. Try some of these delicious options;
- Sweet – maple syrup, brown sugar, or mini marshmallows.
- Spice – cinnamon and nutmeg work well, pure vanilla extract.
- Nuts – chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds etc.
- Savory – top with cheese, chili, greens, and crispy Air Fryer bacon. Or add to this chopped veggie salad.
Storage
- Store – Leftover corn can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze – For up to 3 months.
For More Sweet Potato Recipes
- Sweet potato casserole.
- Sweet potato tater tots.
- Jamaican sweet potato pudding.
- Sweet potato waffles.
- Southern candied sweet potatoes.
- Instant Pot sweet potatoes,
More Crockpot Recipes
Recommended Tools
- An awesome crockpot so your sweet potatoes turn out perfectly cooked.
- A great set of utensils is a must for every kitchen.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 0 Blue Plan Points in one serving of this (if no butter is used).
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Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 large sweet potatoes unpeeled
- butter optional and to taste (dairy or vegan)
Instructions
- Clean and scrub the sweet potatoes but don’t dry them. The moisture will help cook them.
- Add sweet potatoes in a single layer in the crockpot. If needed, stack one more layer on top.
- Cover and cook on the high setting for 3 1/2-4 hours, or low heat for 6-7 hours until they are fork tender.
- Remove the lid, season to taste, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
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- Cook the slow cooker sweet potatoes potatoes in a single layer. If you need to stack another layer on top. But don’t do more than two layers.
- You don’t need to poke holes in the veggies. They will cook as they are without the need for steam release.
- If possible try and cook similar sized potatoes together they cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Avoid opening the slow cooker too much during cooking, as this will bring down the temperature and result in a longer cook time.
- Be sure to check out my awesome crockpot tips and tricks post for even more handy info!
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 4 days.
- There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving (if no butter is used).
I love how easy this is!