Description
This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is a warm, comforting dish perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. Sweet potatoes are cooked slowly with a buttery brown sugar mixture, then topped with melted marshmallows and crunchy pecans for a deliciously sweet and textured side that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into medium cubes
- 4 Tbsp. melted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup whole pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Grease the slow cooker bowl thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Then, add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes evenly into the bowl.
- Mix the flavoring sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, optional nutmeg, and a pinch of kosher salt. Whisk these ingredients together until well blended to create a sweet, spiced sauce.
- Coat the sweet potatoes: Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all the sweet potato cubes are fully coated with the sauce.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir the sweet potatoes every hour to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning on the edges.
- Add toppings and finish cooking: After 4 hours, uncover the slow cooker. Sprinkle mini marshmallows and whole pecans evenly on top of the cooked sweet potatoes. Cover again and cook on high for about 10 more minutes, or until the marshmallows are melted and slightly golden.
- Serve: Once the marshmallows are melted and topping is set, remove the casserole from the slow cooker and serve warm. Enjoy as a sweet and savory side dish.
Notes
- If desired, substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- For a vegan option, use vegan butter and vegan marshmallows.
- Stirring every hour prevents the sweet potatoes from sticking and ensures even cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing brown sugar according to taste.
- To make ahead, prepare ingredients in the slow cooker insert and refrigerate overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
