Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole is everything it sounds like and the perfect set it forget version of a traditional Sweet Potato Casserole! The potatoes do not need to be boiled first, all of the cooking happens right in the slow cooker!
Serve alongside all of the classic Thanksgiving sides. Like the best mashed potatoes, a cheesy green bean casserole, and of course the classic Thanksgiving stuffing. It’s a perfect addition!
Prepping Sweet Potatoes for Casserole
It’s important to remove the tough skin from the sweet potatoes.
- Rinse sweet potatoes and peel them entirely.
- Cut into uniform cubes so they cook evenly, in this case, 1” cubes.
And, that’s it. Just toss them in the crockpot and get ready for a delicious side dish!
How Long to Cook Sweet Potato Casserole in a CrockPot
Depending on how quickly you want them finished you can either cook them on high or low.
- Low: Cook them overnight or while at work on low for 8 hours.
- High: If you are in a bit of a hurry, cook them on high for about 4 hours.
Either method will yield perfectly cooked, creamy sweet potatoes! Don’t forget to add the pecan topping at the end!
To Mash Sweet Potatoes
You can serve these as smashed (with little chunks) or mashed sweet potatoes (nice and smooth). Use a potato masher for a smashed texture, if you’d like the really smooth, use a hand mixer or an immersion blender.
Toppings
I use a buttery brown sugar pecan topping. If you’d like to add marshmallows, simply add to the slow cooker and close the lid for 5 minutes or so. They will melt/soften.
A streusel topping is great on this too, combine
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Freezer: Sweet Potato Casserole can easily be frozen. Scoop it into a zippered bag or a freezer container and be sure to label it with the date.
Reheat: When you are ready to reheat, simply give it a stir, maybe give it an extra dash of pumpkin pie spice and pop it in the microwave!
Delicious Sweet Potato Dishes!
- Sweet Potato Casserole – with marshmallows
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes – just 3 simple ingredients!
- Sweet Potato Salad – super colorful & delicious
- Baked Sweet Potato – just 5 mins prep!
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes – creamy, buttery perfection
- Sweet Potato Pie – rich & heavenly dessert!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- salt to taste
Topping Mixture
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes to a 6QT slow cooker.
- In a small bowl whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, water, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine.
- Cover the potatoes with the slow cooker lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours or until tender.
- Mash potatoes until smooth.
- Top with topping mixture, cover and let cook for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
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I have several family members who have severe nut allergies in others who don’t care for marshmallows. Do you have any suggestions for toppings for this casual dish? Thank you.
A streusel topping would work well with this casserole.
Why can we no longer “pin” these recipes.
Hi Vanessa, You should see a little floating button on the right side of the screen. The button is a Pinterest button (with a little P in the middle). Click the button and it will help you pin to Pinterest!
could I substitute the pecans for a tablespoon of flour?
While I have not tried it with a flour crumble, I think that would work Nicole. I’d start with 1 Tablespoon, and add more as needed to reach the desired crumbly texture.
We left pecans off and added marshmallows. My daughter wanted them! :)
If I want to make this before and warm it up at the event, should I wait till I’m at the event to add the topper once it’s fully warmed up again?
Yes, I would add the topper at the very end for the best results. Enjoy Molly!
No mention of other ingredients quantity.
To find the full recipe with amounts and instructions you can click the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top or scroll all the way down. I hope this helps!
Can you make this in a 9×13 casserole crock pot? Will the time be the same?
I have never made this recipe in one of those so I can’t say for sure, but I would love to hear how it turns out for you!
Assuming you can make this the day before, put in a transportable tin pan and reheat at destination. Can you advise of reheat tips? (temp and time) Thanks.
Hi Katie, you can also make it ahead and leave it in the crockpot and then just reheat using the warm function until heated through. If wanting to transport it in a tin pan and reheat in the oven, I would reheat it for 45-60 mins in a 325°F oven. I would cover it with foil for the first 35-40 mins and then remove the foil and finish baking. Add a splash of milk if it looks like it’s drying out. I would love to hear how it turns out for you!
How many sweet potatoes for 10 people.
Should I double the recipe?
This recipe makes 6 servings so depending on the number of other sides you are serving it with I would recommend doubling the recipe to ensure you have enough. Enjoy!
This is going to be my fourth time making this recipe. It is now a part of our family holiday tradition. Thanks, Holly!
Can you make the day before, refrigerate and then reheat on warm in the crock pot the next day?
Sure you can! If it’s chilled from the fridge, you may need to add a little cooking time.
May I cook and prepare the potatoes the night before, store in the refrigerator and cook in crock pot the next day?
Hi Giles, if just reheating the crockpot the next day then that should be fine. If you want to prep everything and then bake fully the next day that would work as well. Just note, if it is cold from the fridge it may need extra time to cook.