Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions:

  1. In the slow cooker, combine cubed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, whole milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the potatoes are evenly coated in the butter and spices.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours (or Low for 6 hours) until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Use a potato masher directly in the crockpot to mash the potatoes into a smooth, creamy consistency.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the chopped pecans with melted butter and brown sugar.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes.
  7. Top the pecan layer with mini marshmallows and cook/broil until toasted.