Description
Looking for a sweet and cozy side dish that practically cooks itself? This Crockpot Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows recipe is your answer. It’s one of those easy dinner and holiday recipes that checks all the boxes—sweet, savory, comforting, and incredibly simple to throw together. Perfect as a quick prep for busy weekdays or festive gatherings, this dish features tender chunks of slow-cooked sweet potatoes in a buttery brown sugar glaze, topped with gooey marshmallows. Whether you’re browsing breakfast ideas, need a healthy-ish snack, or want to round out your dinner ideas with something indulgent yet wholesome, this is one of those food ideas you’ll return to all season long!
Ingredients
3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup water or orange juice (optional)
2 to 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks and place them in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the glaze over the sweet potatoes. Add water or orange juice if desired. Stir to coat evenly.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. About 10–15 minutes before serving, add mini marshmallows on top. Cover again to let them melt.
6. Stir gently or serve with marshmallows on top. Serve warm.
Notes
Use orange juice instead of water for a citrusy boost.
Add chopped pecans for texture and a nutty twist.
Uniform sweet potato chunks help avoid uneven cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg