Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes

These Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes are not only a simple side dish, but they’re also a terrific meal prep shortcut.  Diced sweet potatoes are tossed with molasses, apple cider vinegar, jalapeño pepper and whole grain mustard and then slow roasted to perfection.  

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When I was in the kitchen testing this Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes recipe, my original thought was a different and easy make ahead side dish for Thanksgiving.  You know, in case you wanted something in addition to my Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole.  Note I said in addition to, not to replace.  But in this instance, I’m happy to admit I was incorrect.  Don’t get me wrong, they’d be a perfect Thanksgiving side dish, but they’re also so much more.

These five ingredient Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes are so incredibly easy.  As in, if you can use a knife to chop a few sweet potatoes and then use a spoon to stir all the ingredients together, you’ve got all the proverbial bases covered.  I’m all for a classic roasted sweet potato, but why not make things easier by tossing all of the necessary ingredients in a slow cooker, setting a timer and going about your day instead?

Diced sweet potatoes are tossed with molasses, apple cider vinegar, jalapeño pepper and whole grain mustard and then slow roasted to perfection.  These Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes are not only a simple side dish, but they’re also a terrific meal prep shortcut.  Just think how easy you’ll make your week ahead if these sweet potatoes are cooked and at the ready waiting for their debut from the fridge.

Speaking of meal prep, I’ve since enjoyed these Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes with breakfast, lunch and dinner.  As a bed for a runny egg for breakfast, as an easy side at lunch paired with leftovers from the night before and even mashed as a spicy taco topper for dinner.  You have to love a dish that’s this versatile!

So although these sweet potatoes would be the perfect compliment to my Slow Cooker Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing and Twice the Onion Green Bean Casserole at your Thanksgiving dinner table, don’t sell them short!  These Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes are meant to be enjoyed year round, for each and every meal you’d like to serve them.

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Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes

These Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes are not only a simple side dish, but they’re also a terrific meal prep shortcut. Diced sweet potatoes are tossed with molasses, apple cider vinegar, jalapeño pepper and whole grain mustard and then slow roasted to perfection.  

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 cups

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 jalapeño deseeded and sliced
• 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• Dice sweet potatoes into 1/2" pieces and add to six quart slow cooker.
• Add molasses, vinegar, jalapeño, mustard salt and pepper to potatoes and toss to coat.
• Cook on HIGH for four hours or LOW for eight hours.

Notes

Inspired by Real Simple magazine.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12320IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

These Slow Cooker Spicy Molasses Sweet Potatoes would also be a great kitchen shortcut for these crowd pleasing Easy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Bowls, brunch worthy Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash and these amazing Soft Corn Tacos with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Poblano Peppers and Corn.