If you need an easy sweet-and-savory side dish for a busy weeknight, holiday spread, or a fun National S'mores Day twist, this slow cooker sweet potato puff recipe is exactly the kind of shortcut worth keeping around. Using frozen sweet potato puffs and just three more everyday ingredients, it turns into a cozy casserole-style dish with gooey marshmallows and melty chocolate that gives classic campfire s'mores flavor a playful sweet potato spin.
This dish works best as a dessert-like side alongside baked ham, roast turkey, or simple grilled chicken, especially when you want something a little unexpected on the table. It also fits right in at brunch with sausage links and fruit, or as a casual potluck treat served warm with coffee after dinner.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker National S'mores Day Potatoes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 bag (about 32 ounces) frozen sweet potato puffs
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired for easier cleanup, then pour in the frozen sweet potato puffs and spread them into an even layer.
2. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the sweet potato puffs, then scatter half of the mini marshmallows on top.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the sweet potato puffs are heated through and the chocolate is soft.
4. Sprinkle the remaining marshmallows and all of the graham cracker crumbs over the top, cover again, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more until the marshmallows are soft and puffy.
5. Spoon into bowls and serve warm while the marshmallows are gooey and the chocolate is melty.
Variations & Tips
Make it extra toasty: If your slow cooker insert is oven-safe, you can transfer it under the broiler for a minute or two after cooking to lightly toast the marshmallows. Watch it closely so they do not burn.
Use dark chocolate: Swap the milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips if you want a less sweet finish. This is a nice option when serving the dish with a holiday meal that already has plenty of rich sides.
Add a pinch of salt: A light sprinkle of kosher salt over the top right before serving helps balance the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor pop a little more.
Keep the crumbs crisp: For more texture, hold back half of the graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle them on just before serving instead of adding all of them to the slow cooker.
Plan for easy cleanup: Slow cooker liners or a quick coat of cooking spray make a big difference here, since melted marshmallows can stick around the edges as the dish sits.