Description
A comforting and delicious Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole made with tender sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla, topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (¾ stick)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Toppings
- 3 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a crock pot, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, water, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on high for 3½ to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir every hour to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Add Marshmallows and Pecans: Stir in 2 cups of the mini marshmallows and ½ cup of the chopped pecans into the cooked sweet potatoes. Then, sprinkle the remaining marshmallows and pecans evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Melt Top Marshmallows: Cover the crock pot again and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the marshmallows on top to melt and become golden.
- Cool and Serve: Uncover the casserole and let it cool for about 20 minutes before serving. This allows it to set slightly for easier serving and enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Stirring every hour is important to prevent burning on the bottom of the crock pot.
- For a nuttier taste, toast the pecans lightly before adding them.
- If you prefer a less sweet casserole, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated in the crock pot on low for about an hour before serving.
- Use sweet potatoes with orange flesh for a classic flavor, or try purple sweet potatoes for a colorful twist.
