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
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, about 5 pounds
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
For The Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
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!
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Sara
Love this recipe! Have been following this recipe every year for thanksgiving since I found it!
Diane W
I made this for my company’s potluck Thanksgiving celebration. I came in 1st place for best dish.
‘nuf said.
Shawn
Awesome!!! So glad you rocked that contest! I hope you won a cool prize, as well as bragging rights! 🙂
Paula Rodgers
How many will this feed?
Shawn
I’d say you can feed between 8 to 10 people comfortably.
Mary Ann
I made these for Thanksgiving they were a big hit with everybody. My husband isn’t a big sweet potato fan but he loves these even went back for seconds. He said I have to make them for Christmas too. My mother said they were the best sweet potatoes she ever had.
Emily
I made this yesterday for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! I wanted something with non-canned potatoes in the crockpot and actually had a hard time finding recipes, so I went for this one 🙂 I was a little nervous that the potatoes would turn out too runny but they were actually perfect! I added some cinnamon and pumpkin spice after mashing. My topping didn’t turn out as pretty as yours, but I didn’t mind. It was great to be able to leave it in the crockpot while we were busy baking everything else. Will definitely make again! Thank you!
Liz
Third year in a row making this! 🙂
Shawn
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing Liz! That totally made my day! 🙂
Mary
I got rave reviews for this at the office pot luck today. I added 4 diced granny smith apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
Jennifer
A tip for making the topping – mix the pecans, flour and brown sugar together and sprinkle on top. Then drizzle the melted butter over the top to get the nice topping. I mixed everything together and poured it on top like the directions said, but everything sank under the sweet potatoes 🙁
Trisha P
Hi there-
I’m excited to try this! I’m a vegetarian, so would vegetable broth instead of chicken broth do?
And how many servings does this recipe create?
Thanks so much!
Trisha
schultzie
I’ve been given a bunch of cans of sweet potatoes. Would that work to make this casserole as well?
Fran
I would think so – but don’t cook the sweet potatoes at the beginning – the canned potatoes are already cooked.