Description
A cozy, creamy sweet potato casserole made in the slow cooker, featuring mashed sweet potatoes with a rich blend of spices and brown sugar, topped with a crunchy pecan topping and optional marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 4 lb (approx. 1.8 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1‑inch cubes
- ½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted (for topping)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)
- ½ cup pecans for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into the bowl of the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, water, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on High for 3½ to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use a potato masher or handheld mixer to mash the sweet potatoes to your desired consistency.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients: brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle the topping over the mashed sweet potatoes.
- If using marshmallows and extra pecans, sprinkle them on top now. Cover and cook on High for another 10–15 minutes until the marshmallows are melted and the topping is set.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra pecans if desired.
Notes
- Use a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker for best results.
- Make ahead by prepping sweet potatoes and spice mixture the night before.
- Omit nuts or substitute with walnuts for a nut-free version.
- Use plant-based butter and vegan marshmallows for a dairy-free/vegan version.
- For a browned topping, transfer to ovenproof dish and broil briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
