Super Easy Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

With hardly any effort on your part,you can make Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes to turn into nutritious baby food or a simple side dish forfamily dinner!!

Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

I love having mashed sweet potatoes on hand to use as baby food (when needed!) and as a simple side dish for family meals.This sweet and creamy version is made with such a simple method in theslow cookerand makes the best mashed sweet potatoes every single time.I honestly don't bake sweet potatoes much anymore now that I know how foolproof the crock pot method is!!

Crock Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I love this recipe because the sweet potatoes are so creamy and smooth that they really don't need any added ingredients.And they are super moist and are unlikely to dry out while cooking as they sometimes can when baked in the oven.

Mashed Sweet Potato Baby Food

Sweet potatoes are a great baby food since they are rich in Vitamins A and C,have a soft texture,and a naturally sweet flavor.You can serve this as baby food and store it in a storage tray and freeze portions for future use.We like to serve mashed foods like this on a small spoon,then hand the spoon over to baby (as long as they are over 6 months) and let them self-feed.They love to do it themselves so why not make that easy!!

How to Make Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes Step-by-Step

Here's a look at the easy process involved in making this recipe.

1. Wash your sweet potatoes and add them to the bottom of your crock pot.You don't need to dry them and you don't need to add any water.
2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.They will be super soft!Remove from theslow cookerand let cool.Slicing them open can speed up the cooling process a little.
3. Peel and discard the skins.Add the flesh to a bowl.
4. Mash until smooth with a potato masher.Serve!!

You can of course simply serve these like you would baked potatoes and skip the mashing part.

What can I serve Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes with??

So many things!It's a great side with chicken or fish of course,or as a stand alone baby meal,but I also love them in tacos with black beans—there's something about the Mexican flavors that pairs well with the sweet potato flavor.And I love them alongside scrambled eggs!You can also spread them on toast for a baby or a toddler,add to a smoothie,or mix with plain whole milk yogurt or applesauce for a combination baby or toddler food option.(Areusable pouchwould be a great way to serve it that way.)

How do I store Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes??

Once cooled or mostly cooled,store them in anairtight containerfor 3-5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Tips for Making the Best Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

• Smaller sweet potatoes tend to fit better in thecrockpot.
• You want them to be in one layer,not stacked on top of each other,to ensure even cooking.
• Let them cool at least slightly before you attempt to peel them to spare your fingers!!
• Mash with a potato masher or even put them into afood processorfor a more consistently smooth texture.

I'd love to know what you think if you make this recipe so please share feedback and a rating in the comments below!!

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