Crockpot sweet potatoes make such an easy side dish. The slow cooker does all of the work and it’s also a great way to meal prep for the week.
Crockpot sweet potatoes
I’m all about easy and this recipe for crockpot sweet potatoes is definitely simple. You can enjoy tender sweet potatoes without ever heating up your oven.
We do this all the time and the sweet potatoes turn out so delicious. My favorite is to cook a crock pot full of potatoes on Sunday and I can enjoy them for a quick lunch during the week.
The kids love sweet potatoes so it really is the perfect side dish for everyone. We also love to make crockpot baked potatoes. In fact you know I love all things crock pot so make sure you check out my other crock pot recipes.
Make sure you have a good crock pot to make slow cooker sweet potatoes.
The slow cooker does all the work for you and keeps your house cool. No need to heat up the kitchen baking potatoes in the oven.
If you need a new crockpot, I really love this one. I use mine frequently and it’s a good one! It has a lid that locks so it’s great for other recipes that might spill. There are several others on sale here.
Another favorite is this programmable crock pot for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to everything ready and waiting!
Crockpot sweet potatoes ingredient:
- 6 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make sweet potatoes in the slow cooker:
First, you need to wash the sweet potatoes (you don’t need to dry). Then stab 6-8 times per sweet potato with a fork in various spots throughout the sweet potato.
Place the sweet potatoes in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3.5 hours until a knife can easily be inserted and removed and the sweet potatoes are soft when squeezed gently.
Topping ideas:
Serve topped with the butter, salt and pepper. Enjoy!
My kids like to add cinnamon and brown sugar to their sweet potato. Sometimes I do too.
We have even added a few mini marshmallows on top. 🙂
Just use what you prefer. You can’t go wrong with sweet potatoes.
What to serve with crockpot baked sweet potatoes?
So many options but here are a few favorites around here.
- The Best Blackened Chicken Recipe
- Easy Grilled Chicken Kabob Recipe
- The Best Blackened Tilapia Recipe
- Baked Pineapple BBQ chicken recipe
- Garlic Parmesan Grilled Shrimp Recipe
- The Best Blackened Salmon Recipe
Sweet potatoes really go with just about anything. You can’t go wrong with this easy side dish. Just keep the main dish simple too and you are guaranteed to have an easy dinner.
Easy recipes like this are always a hit. You can make sweet potatoes for your entire family for less than one sweet potato at a restaurant. Plus, it is quicker at home and everyone enjoys a great meal.
Money Saving tip:
Sweet potatoes tend to be cheaper in the fall months. Make sure you download our free What’s in Season? Calendar of Fruits and Vegetables in Season printable that will show you when you will find produce at its lowest price. That is the best way to save money next time you are making sweet potato fries.
I have learned over the years that shopping and cooking based on sales really helps our grocery budget. It adds up over time and makes a big difference in our budget.
It helps keep the grocery budget reasonable and feed a large family. By shopping when things are on sale I save money on groceries and it really helps our budget. Saving money and feeding a big family can be accomplished.
I cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning!
Everyone will love these easy sweet potato fries. It is the best side dish and really simple. I love how frugal it is too.
This is another great example of a recipe that is easy, tasty and budget friendly. This is really a huge help in your grocery budget and you can feed a crowd with these baked sweet potatoes.
Try crockpot sweet potatoes!
We love all things sweet potato and crockpot sweet potatoes make the best side dish. From weeknight dinners to thanksgiving dinner, you can’t go wrong!
You can add any toppings you like and we even top with marshmallows for a real treat!
Slow cooker sweet potatoes take hardly any effort and taste amazing! Plus, save your oven space when you use your crock pot.
This recipe is a win all around. 🙂
Print the recipe for baked sweet potatoes in the slow cooker below:
Crockpot sweet potatoes make such an easy side dish. The slow cooker does all of the work and it's also a great way to meal prep.
- 6 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
- Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp pepper
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Wash the sweet potatoes (you don't need to dry). Then stab 6-8 times per sweet potato with a fork in various spots throughout the sweet potato.
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Place the sweet potatoes in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3.5 hours until a knife can easily be inserted and removed and the sweet potatoes are soft when squeezed gently.
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Serve topped with the butter, salt and pepper. Enjoy!
These are also delicious topped with brown sugar and marshmallows. Yum!
Try these other sweet potato recipes:
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Quick and Easy Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe
- Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Chili Recipe
- Oven Baked Sweet Potato fries Recipe
- Easy Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Apples
More crockpot recipes to try:
- Crock pot green bean casserole recipe
- Delicious Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
- Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Try more easy and delicious side dish recipes:
- Corn casserole recipe
- Easy cheesy potato casserole recipe
- Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole Recipe
- Pressure cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Baked Potatoes in the Microwave – Easy to make!
- Easy Recipe on how to Grill Corn on the Cob
- Foil Pack Grilled Potatoes
- Parmesan Pasta – Easy 2 Ingredient Side Dish
- Quick and Easy Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese
LAUREN KELLY says
I will never make sweet potatoes any other way! These were delicious!
Lindsay Cotter says
Used this recipe for some weekend meal prep! The sweet potatoes turned out perfectly cooked! Thanks!
Toni says
My kids really loved it!! Quickly became a favorite!
wilhelmina says
This was such a no fuss way to make sweet potatoes! They turned out perfectly, I will be using this method again!