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Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

This incredibly easy crockpot sweet potato casserole delivers perfectly spiced, creamy goodness, ideal for holidays or any comforting meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Use Jewel or Garnet sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar Can be substituted with light brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted Salted butter can be used; reduce added salt.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • to taste Salt
For the Topping Mixture
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the peeled and uniformly cubed sweet potatoes to your 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, water, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and stir gently to coat.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Mash the sweet potatoes to your desired consistency directly in the slow cooker.
Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped toasted pecans.
  2. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to warm the topping.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 90mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28g

Notes

For best results, ensure all sweet potato cubes are cut uniformly for even cooking. This dish pairs perfectly with holiday main dishes like turkey or beef. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat as needed.

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