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Sweet Potato Casserole (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Slow cooker sweet potato casserole is the easiest side dish you'll make this holiday season. Canned sweet potatoes slow cook with a sweet mixture of spices and get topped with a rich pecan crumb topping. Don't be surprised when your guests all have seconds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Rest Time15 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 12
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

For The Filling

  • 2 29 oz cans yams drained
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

For The Topping

  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
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Instructions

To Make The Filling

  • Spray the bowl of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Add all of the filling ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whip together, using a hand mixer, until evenly combined and smooth.
    2 29 oz cans yams, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 cup butter, 2 large eggs, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp orange juice, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and spread out in an even layer.

To Make The Topping

  • Add the butter, sugar, flour, and cinnamon to another mixing bowl and stir together until evenly combined and crumbly.
    5 tbsp butter, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Add the pecans, stirring in until evenly combined.
    1 cup chopped pecans
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly out over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Uncover and let the casserole rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. You could substitute pumpkin spice if you want for the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • The pecans are optional and you could also use chopped walnuts.
  • Make sure to let the casserole to set before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 1234mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg