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    October 5, 2021 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

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    This crockpot sweet potato casserole is topped off with a delicious pecan topping. A traditional side dish that’s served at our Thanksgiving table every year!

    a spoonful of sweet potato casserole.

    Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of all the delicious food. My favorite meal consists of juicy roast turkey, 4 cheese mac and cheese, and a small serving of this crockpot sweet potato casserole.

    Why I Love This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

    • Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and inexpensive!
    • This dish is rich, sweet, and you only need a small portion to feel completely satisfied.
    • When you mix a spoonful of this sweet potato casserole with other salty side dishes, it creates the perfect meal! 
    • Super easy to make! Just throw everything into the crockpot and it will do all of the cooking for you.

    Ingredient Notes

    Sweet Potatoes – You can use any type of sweet potato for this recipe!

    Pecans – Make sure to purchase regular pecans, not candied pecans.

    ingredients for crockpot sweet potato casserole.

    How To Make

    1. Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray.
    2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them into the slow cooker. Along with the brown sugar, honey, water, melted butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
    3. Cook on high for 3 hours or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
    4. Uncover the pot and let the potatoes cool slightly. Add the eggs and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
    5. In a small bowl, mix all of the topping ingredients and then cover the mashed sweet potatoes with the mixture. Cover and cook for 2 hours on high.
    6. Serve warm and enjoy.
    sweet potato cubes in a white bowl.

    Top Tips

    • If cooking for a large crowd, double or triple the recipe.
    • Not a fan of pecans? Feel free to use walnuts instead. You can also use mini marshmallows and omit the brown sugar pecan topping.
    • Make sure to let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before adding the eggs, so it doesn’t scramble.
    mashed sweet potatoes in the slow cooker.

    Are Yams And Sweet Potatoes The Same Thing?

    Yes, yams are in fact sweet potatoes, and these candied yams are one of my most popular holiday recipes!

    Why Does Sweet Potato Casserole Need Eggs?

    It makes it smoother and creamier! I highly recommend adding eggs.

    More Holiday Recipes You Might Enjoy

    • Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Cooks in under 20 minutes!
    • Green Bean Casserole – An American classic that is absolutely delicious.
    • Maple Sausage Stuffing – The most flavorful stuffing ever!
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes – A must at every Thanksgiving table.

    Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. And consider following me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    a spoonful of slow cooker sweet potato casserole.

    Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 430kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This crockpot sweet potato casserole is topped off with a delicious pecan topping. A traditional side dish that's served at our Thanksgiving table every year!

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 4 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 2 eggs whisked
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup water
    • nonstick spray

    Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

    • 1 cup pecans whole or chopped
    • 2/3 cups light brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted

    Instructions

    • Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray.
    • Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them into the slow cooker. Along with the brown sugar, honey, water, melted butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
    • Cook on high for 3 hours or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. 
    • Uncover the pot and let the potatoes cool slightly. Add the eggs and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. 
    • In a small bowl, mix all of the topping ingredients and then cover the mashed sweet potatoes with the mixture. Cover and cook for 2 hours on high. 
    • Serve warm and enjoy. 

    Notes

    • I used a 6 qt crockpot.
    • If cooking for a large crowd, double or triple the recipe.
    • Not a fan of pecans? Feel free to use walnuts instead. You can also use mini marshmallows and omit the brown sugar pecan topping.
    • Make sure to let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before adding the eggs, so it doesn’t scramble.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 21906IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
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