Diabetes-Appropriate Diabetic Holiday & Event Recipes Diabetic Christmas Recipes Diabetic Christmas Side Dish Recipes Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews The genius hack in this recipe: topping sweet potatoes with marshmallows while they're still piping hot from the slow cooker yields a baked marshmallow topping that's typical with baked sweet potato casseroles. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (1/2 inch) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup mini marshmallows ½ cup toasted chopped pecans Directions Place sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to coat. Cook on High for 3 hours. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with marshmallows and pecans. (The heat from the sweet potatoes will partially melt the marshmallows.) Tips Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 159 Calories 6g Fat 25g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 159 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 10g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 17941IU 359% Vitamin C 15mg 16% Folate 8mcg 2% Sodium 227mg 10% Calcium 37mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 26mg 6% Potassium 283mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved