Slow-Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
By Sebastian NavaPublished on January 12, 2018
Time
5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
Yield
Serves 6 to 8
Slow cooker size
5 to 7 quarts
Ingredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick½ cup boiling water, plus extra as needed1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper 6 tablespoons half-and-half, warmed3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Before You Begin
This recipe can be easily doubled in a 7-quart slow cooker; you will need to increase the cooking time range by 1 hour.
Instructions
- 1. Combine potatoes, boiling water, sugar, and ¾ teaspoon salt in slow cooker. Press 16 by 12-inch sheet of parchment paper firmly onto potatoes, folding down edges as needed. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
- Discard parchment. Mash potatoes with potato masher until smooth. Stir in warm half-and-half and melted butter, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Sweet potatoes can be held on warm or low setting for up to 2 hours; adjust consistency with extra hot water as needed before serving.)
Time
5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on highYield
Serves 6 to 8Slow cooker size
5 to 7 quartsIngredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
½ cup boiling water, plus extra as needed
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons half-and-half, warmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Ingredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
½ cup boiling water, plus extra as needed
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons half-and-half, warmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Ingredients
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
½ cup boiling water, plus extra as needed
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons half-and-half, warmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Why This Recipe Works
Pressing a piece of parchment on top of the potatoes resulted in even cooking, without any dry edges. For an accurate measurement of boiling water, we brought a full kettle of water to a boil and then measured out the desired amount.
Before You Begin
This recipe can be easily doubled in a 7-quart slow cooker; you will need to increase the cooking time range by 1 hour.
Instructions
- 1. Combine potatoes, boiling water, sugar, and ¾ teaspoon salt in slow cooker. Press 16 by 12-inch sheet of parchment paper firmly onto potatoes, folding down edges as needed. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
- Discard parchment. Mash potatoes with potato masher until smooth. Stir in warm half-and-half and melted butter, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (Sweet potatoes can be held on warm or low setting for up to 2 hours; adjust consistency with extra hot water as needed before serving.)
Gift This Recipe
Enjoyed this dish? Let others know by sharing it as a gift recipe.
Appears In
Keep Exploring
My Rating
This is a members' feature.
0 Comments