Delicious and Flavorful Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Pecan Topping Recipe

Indulge in a scrumptious dish of slow-cooked sweet potatoes blended with warm spices and topped with a crunchy, spicy pecan topping. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or as a side dish for a holiday meal.

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Place the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Pour over the sweet potatoes.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped pecans, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper.
5. When the sweet potatoes are ready, mash them in the slow cooker until smooth.
6. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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