Pecan-Coconut Sweet Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 320 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! Ingredients:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons flaked coconut |
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place sweet potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Drizzle with butter.
2. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender. Turn off slow cooker. Sprinkle marshmallows over potatoes; let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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