This Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is all made in the slow cooker for an easy, fuss-free side dish!
When it comes to preparing Thanksgiving dinner, oven space is on high demand.
So why not put your crock pot to work and free up some valuable space in the oven?
Whether you’re hosting dinner at your place or bringing a dish to the party, this Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is here to save the day. It’s so simple to make, but tastes like you slaved for hours over it. Everyone will love it!
Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe:
- To make the sweet potato casserole simply find 5 medium-large sweet potatoes, or about 5 pounds.
- Peel them and then cut them into even sized cubes (about 1-2 inches). This doesn’t have to be precise, it just helps them cook evenly.
Toss them all into the crock pot, along with some chicken broth and a little butter.
Close the lid and walk away.
After 3 hours you’ll be able to easily mash the sweet potatoes.
Tips For Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- The more liquid with the sweet potatoes will give you a softer, more loose casserole texture.
- If you want a firmer sweet potato base, drain some of the liquid before mashing.
Once it’s all mashed up lightly beat 2 eggs along with some vanilla and pour it right into the crock pot.
Add a little more sweetness with a cup of brown sugar and a touch of vanilla extract.
Give it a good stir, and mix thoroughly.
Then quickly whip up the pecan topping.
Sprinkle it evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes, cover, and let it cook for another 2 hours.
That’s what I love so much about this recipe.
It’s so simple, it practically makes itself.
Which gives you more time to prepare other dishes… or play with your kids… or start holiday shopping.
Just make sure to let the casserole sit for a few minutes after you turn off the crock pot before digging in.
You’re going to love this deliciously sweet and tasty Thanksgiving side dish!
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Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole
Whether you’re hosting dinner at your place or bringing a dish to the party, this Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is here to save the day. It’s so simple to make, but tastes like you slaved for hours over it. Everyone will love it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 medium to large sweet potatoes (about 5 pounds)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup brown sugar
- For the Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into even 1-2 inch cubes. Place the potatoes into your crock pot and add the chicken broth and sprinkle the cubed butter on top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are soft enough to mash. (*see notes)
- Use a potato masher and mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs, brown sugar and vanilla to the crock pot and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl combine the topping ingredients and stir to coat. Sprinkle over the mashed sweet potatoes, replace the lid and continue to cook on high for 2 more hours.
- Serve warm right out of the crock pot. Enjoy!
Notes
For a more firm sweet potato casserole base, drain some of the liquid from the crock pot before mashing.
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If you want to save (loads of) time, just boil the potatoes in chicken stock and butter on the stovetop and then finish it off in the slow cooker. I have made this a few times and after learning my lesson the first time (the potatoes took about 7 hours on high to cook through), I used this technique. It’s ready in half the time and you really only use one more pot, and can control the amount of liquid and texture a bit better as well! The finished dish is delish!
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That’s a great way to save time! Thanks Stefanie!
Just wondering if the topping gets “mushy” in the crock pot or is it crunchy?
Thank you posting. I’m going to try it this year for Thanksgiving.
The top of the topping actually has a nice crisp-ness to it.
Adding the eggs while the crock pot and potatoes are hot? Won’t that cause them to cook and set quickly?
It is hot, but you’ll still want to let it cook longer to let it set.
Hi, I am eager to use this recipe for Thanksgiving, however some family members don’t like nuts. If I omit the pecan topping do I still need to cook for an additional two hours?
You’ll still want to let it cook for the extra time since you’ll be adding eggs to the sweet potato mixture. This will help it to set up nice.
What a brilliant idea
Dear Shawn,
Your video is very helpful for me. it’s very beautiful to see. I like your explanation. thank u for sharing with us.
I would like to try some of the crock pot recipes you have posted, but you never mentioned what size crock pot to use! I have 2 sizes.
Sorry about that! I used an 8 quart for this recipe, but you can also use a 6 quart!
What size crock pot are you using!
This is cooked in an 8 quart, but you could also use a 6 quart!
What size crockpot would you use for the sweet potato casserole recipe? I have a three quart crockpot. Is that too small? I assume that you set the crockpot on high? I have never used a crockpot. Cooking this way is new to me. My crockpot isn’t fancy. Settings are high and low.
A three quart crock pot would be too small for this recipe, but you could always half the recipe and I bet it would work! Most crock pots only have a high and low setting, so you’re good to go!
Can canned sweet potatoes be used, thinking about 3-4 large cans and just start crockpot recipe with mashing and continue from there?
Yes! I think this would totally work and save time in the recipe! Hope you enjoy!
Hi Denise,
Did you try this recipe using the canned sweet potatoes? How was it?
do I have you to use chicken broth? what other liquid can I use other than a savory one?
I suppose you could try using just water! Hope that helps!
I made this as part of our Thanksgiving dinner this year, and my husband and I loved it. I’m going to have to work a little harder to get the topping to look the way yours does, but we’re definitely going to make it again. Thanks so much for the low-maintenance recipe!
Anyone made this the day before and reheated the next day? Also what would you use if you didn’t have a potato masher?
I’ve never made it before and reheated it the next day, but you could also use a hand mixer for the potatoes or a potato ricer.
Love this recipe! Have been following this recipe every year for thanksgiving since I found it!
Yay! So glad you enjoy it Sara!
I made this for my company’s potluck Thanksgiving celebration. I came in 1st place for best dish.
‘nuf said.
Awesome!!! So glad you rocked that contest! I hope you won a cool prize, as well as bragging rights! 🙂
How many will this feed?
I’d say you can feed between 8 to 10 people comfortably.