Description
Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings. This creamy, sweet dish combines tender sweet potatoes with warm spices and is topped with gooey marshmallows, making it a family favorite. Simply toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic, filling your home with delightful aromas. Whether enjoyed as a side or dessert, this casserole promises to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- In the crockpot, combine sweet potatoes with brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top; cover to melt.
- Serve warm, garnished with toasted pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dessert/Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating a dash of vanilla extract or swapping brown sugar for maple syrup. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.