Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes In The Slow Cooker
Savory mashed sweet potatoes in the slow cooker are such an underrated variation of sweet potato sides! Just a few added ingredients can turn this vegetable into a tasty option to pair with your favorite main dishes. Start with this easy base recipe and customize the seasoning to your liking.
Servings 6 people
Calories 231kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- hand mixer or potato masher
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ - 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into large chunks.
- Next, place potatoes in slow cooker and cover with water.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain excess water from the slow cooker.
- Add in butter, salt, and a small amount of sour cream.
- Blend potatoes with a hand mixer or potato masher and slowly add the rest of the sour cream. Keep mixing until potatoes reach your desired consistency.
- Add additional salt if needed and serve!
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
- Be sure to drain potatoes very well before mashing to ensure the right consistency.
- Season with additional herbs and spices to your liking. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32294IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg