Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweet potatoes
29-ounce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
see note 2
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
measured after chopping
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
lightly packed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1
Line a 6-quart slow cooker with a disposable liner or spray generously with cooking spray.
- 2
Drain sweet potatoes. Add all the ingredients listed under “sweet potatoes” to a large bowl attached to a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer). Beat until the mixture is completely smooth. Pour into the bottom of a slow cooker, smoothing the top.
- 3
In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients listed under “topping.” Stir well, using your fingers to mix until crumbles form. If mixture is too wet, add 1–2 tablespoons additional flour. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato layer, but do not press it down.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 4 hours, depending on how hot your appliance cooks. (Don’t cook on low—it doesn’t work). Edges will be lightly browned and set; center should look firm). Turn off the Crock-Pot, remove lid, and let stand for 20 minutes to firm up a bit. Serve and enjoy!
Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Free up valuable oven space and simplify your holiday meal prep with this incredibly rich and creamy Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole. This recipe delivers all the classic flavors you love, made effortlessly in your slow cooker, ensuring a delicious side without the oven fuss.
The genius of this sweet potato casserole lies in its slow cooker preparation. It guarantees a consistently warm and perfectly cooked dish, freeing your oven for other holiday essentials like a turkey or ham. You'll achieve a luxuriously smooth, sweet potato base that practically melts in your mouth, perfectly contrasted by a delightful, buttery pecan crumble topping, all with minimal effort.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience with every spoonful. You'll discover a velvety sweet potato base, infused with the warm, inviting notes of vanilla, a hint of bright orange juice, and the rich depth of evaporated milk, creating a subtly sweet and deeply satisfying foundation. This creamy base is then crowned with an irresistible pecan crumble, offering a delightful texture contrast and an earthy, nutty flavor. It's a dish that brings warmth and a touch of elegance to any gathering, especially when you need a reliable side that takes care of itself, allowing you to focus on your guests.
This recipe is beautifully balanced, leveraging canned sweet potatoes for ultimate convenience and consistent results. While the ingredient proportions are expertly crafted, you could easily toast your chopped pecans before mixing them into the crumble for an even more pronounced nutty depth. For those who prefer a slightly less sweet profile, the amount of light brown sugar in the crumble topping could be minimally adjusted, though the recipe as written creates a wonderfully harmonious flavor.
This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is an absolute showstopper for holiday feasts, potlucks, family dinners, or any occasion where you need a comforting and impressive side dish. Serve it warm straight from the slow cooker, ready to complement roasted meats, poultry, or other festive offerings.