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A wooden spoon lifting a bite of sweet potato casserole from a black crock pot.

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

Samantha Erb
Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for family gatherings any time of the year!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 6 to 8 Servings
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 40 ounce canned cooked yams, drained
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted, divided
  • ½ cup brown sugar divided
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 8 ounces miniature marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Spray the inside crock of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Drain the canned yams, transfer them to a large mixing bowl, and mash them with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. Add ¼ cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, egg, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  • Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly in the crock. 
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and butter, chopped pecans, and flour. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle on the marshmallows in the last hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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