Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

This easy Crock-Pot sweet potato casserole is a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving turkey, but works well with chicken or pork tenderloin any night of the week. Canned sweet potatoes are mashed, lightly sweetened, flavored with orange juice, and topped with a brown sugar and pecan topping — then cooked to perfection in your slow cooker in just a few hours. So yummy!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine south american

Servings 8 people

Calories 3132.7 kcal

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart or larger slow cooker is ideal.
1 Large Mixing Bowl For mashing and mixing the sweet potatoes.
1 Potato Masher Ensures a smooth, lump-free sweet potato base.
1 Small Mixing Bowl For preparing the pecan topping.
1 Set of Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient portions.

Ingredients

Main

2 29 ounce cans sweet potatoes, drained
⅓ cup butter melted
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs beaten
1 tablespoon orange juice
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons butter melted

Instructions

Lightly grease a slow cooker.
Mix sweet potatoes: Place drained sweet potatoes in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Mix in melted butter and both sugars. Stir in milk, eggs, and orange juice until well combined. Transfer to the prepared slow cooker.
Make topping: Combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a small bowl. Spread topping over sweet potatoes.
Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Notes

While canned sweet potatoes offer convenience, for an elevated flavor profile, consider using fresh sweet potatoes. Roast them whole until tender, then peel and mash for a richer, less watery base. Elevate the casserole's complexity by adding a pinch of warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla extract to the sweet potato mixture. For an extra crisp topping, lightly toast the pecans before combining them with other topping ingredients. Ensure the topping is spread evenly across the surface for consistent texture. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently, as this releases heat and prolongs cooking time.