Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping Recipe
This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole offers a deliciously easy and hands-off way to enjoy a classic holiday side dish. Sweet potatoes are blended with buttery sweetness and warm vanilla, then topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, all cooked slowly in a crockpot to achieve a perfectly tender and flavorful casserole without heating up your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture
- 2 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes
- 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
Topping
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potato Mixture: Drain the cans of sweet potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Mash or blend the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add softened butter, sugar, salt, light brown sugar, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Sweet Potato Mixture: Pour the prepared sweet potato mixture into the crockpot, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, light brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, softened butter, and salt. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture forms a crumbly streusel-like topping.
- Add Topping to Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato mixture in the crockpot.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Check for doneness by ensuring the topping is set and slightly golden, and the sweet potatoes are heated through and tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, turn off the crockpot and serve the sweet potato casserole warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- For a fresher taste, you can substitute canned sweet potatoes with cooked fresh sweet potatoes mashed until smooth.
- Evaporated milk adds creaminess and richness; you can substitute with whole milk or half-and-half if preferred.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your crockpot model; check for doneness starting at 3 hours to avoid overcooking.
- This recipe is perfect for holidays as it keeps your oven free and your kitchen cooler.
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