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Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make side dish perfect for family gatherings. Combining creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a sweet, buttery pecan topping, it’s cooked entirely in a slow cooker, making preparation simple and hands-off. The casserole is sweetened with brown and granulated sugar, flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, and finished with a crunchy pecan topping for texture and flavor contrast.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 5 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, slightly melted
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter, melted (4 tablespoons if desired)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus more if desired

Instructions

  1. Add Sweet Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes into a large slow cooker or crockpot, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, slightly melted butter, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix together until the ingredients form a smooth mixture.
  3. Combine in Crockpot: Pour the sweet potato mixture over the cubed potatoes in the crockpot. Stir gently to coat all the pieces evenly.
  4. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender and fully cooked.
  5. Mash Potatoes: Once cooked, use a masher or fork to mash the sweet potatoes inside the crockpot until smooth and creamy, mixing the flavors well.
  6. Make Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  7. Add Topping: Sprinkle the prepared pecan topping evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes in the crockpot.
  8. Final Cook: Cover the crockpot again and cook for an additional 20 minutes to set and warm the topping.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the lid and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the topping to firm up slightly and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before mixing into the topping.
  • You can substitute evaporated milk with regular milk or cream for a richer texture.
  • If you prefer a vegan version, replace butter with a plant-based margarine and use a non-dairy milk alternative.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the crockpot or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/crockpot-sweet-potato-casserole-with-pecan-topping-recipe/