Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes
From Brandi Milloy, POPSUGAR Food
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and peeled
6 fresh thyme sprigs, divided
3 tablespoons salted butter
4 tablespoons blue cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup candied pecans, chopped
- Special tools:
Mandolin
Parchment paper
Directions
- Using a mandolin, slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch slices and place in slow cooker. Layer with half of the thyme sprigs and top with butter. Cover potatoes with parchment paper to let steam as they cook. Cook on low for 4 hours or until fork tender.
- When ready to serve, place sweet potatoes in serving dish and shave blue cheese on top of sweet potatoes while still warm. Sprinkle with remaining fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with maple syrup and candied pecans.
Information
- Category
- Side Dishes, Potato
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Total Time
- 4 hours, 29 minutes, 59 seconds