PECAN-COCONUT SWEET POTATOES

Pecan-Coconut Sweet Potatoes image

It's great to be able to make a tempting sweet potato dish well ahead by putting it in the slow cooker. This tasty recipe includes sweet coconut and crunchy pecans. It's yummy! -Rebecca Clark, Warrior, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Place sweet potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Drizzle with butter. , Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender. Turn off slow cooker. Sprinkle marshmallows over potatoes; let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.