Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Pecan Topping Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Pecan Topping Recipe

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes

peeled and cut into chunks

1 cup orange juice

⅓ cup light brown sugar

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

divided

2 tablespoons grated orange zest

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger

peeled and minced

1 teaspoon Crystallized Ginger (Dried)FSP

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

or to taste

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup pecan halves

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

2 teaspoons water

2 tablespoons heavy cream

kosher salt to taste

1 sprig fresh mint

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place sweet potato chunks into a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir orange juice brown sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter orange zest and ginger in a bowl. Pour over the sweet potatoes.

Step 2

Cover and cook on Low until sweet potatoes are very tender 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour. Cooking time will vary with the size of the chunks and the age of the sweet potatoes.

Step 3

Meanwhile line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

Combine candied ginger salt cayenne pepper and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set spice mixture aside.

Step 5

Heat pecans in a nonstick pan until lightly toasted stirring or shaking the pan constantly 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter and stir until melted. Mix in spice mixture and stir until pecans are coated. Sprinkle with brown sugar and water and mix to coat all the pecans. Cook until liquid evaporates stirring constantly about 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Spread out pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and allow to cool.

Step 7

Use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter cream and salt. Lightly chop the cooled pecans and sprinkle on top. Garnish with fresh mint.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Pecan Topping Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 282.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.5g 7%

Carbohydrates: 41.5g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 15.5g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 16.1mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 21725.6IU 435%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 15.7mg 26%

Folate: 25.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 65.9mg 7%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 52.5mg 19%

Potassium: 606.6mg 17%

Sodium: 127.2mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 110.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.