Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole That Practically Makes Itself
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of fall. Infused with rich brown sugar and fragrant cinnamon, this creamy casserole transforms humble sweet potatoes into an irresistible delight. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to enjoy its gourmet flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 kg)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into even chunks.
- In the slow cooker, combine chopped sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
- If desired, sprinkle pecans on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy; adjust sweetness with more brown sugar if desired.
- Serve warm straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg