Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

On those busy oven days, this mouthwatering Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is a true Southern lifesaver! Fresh cubed sweet potatoes are tossed with brown sugar, butter, a splash of fresh orange juice, and pumpkin pie spice, then slow-cooked until fork-tender. Give them a quick mash and stir in a generous splash of heavy cream before folding in mini marshmallows and sprinkling the top with chopped candied cinnamon-sugar pecans. Finish with a few more marshmallows and let them melt into the sweetest, ooey-gooey topping. It’s pure Southern comfort in every bite!

Easy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet potato casserole is a must-have on our holiday table. It’s right at home alongside our Easter or Christmas ham, and Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn’t be complete without it. You’ll always find a dish of it tucked in close proximity to the turkey.

Like most families, we have our fair share of favorite holiday side dishes, and this sweet potato casserole is one that always brings back fond memories of family gatherings and all the good food we share from year to year. There’s just something special about those tried-and-true dishes that make the holidays feel like home.

I especially love serving this version straight from the slow cooker. It stays warm and cozy on the table, ready for everyone to dig in, and if my family has anything to say about it, it’ll be scraped clean right down to the very last spoonful!

Key ingredients you’ll need to make crock pot Sweet Potato Casserole: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Fresh Sweet Potatoes – Four pounds of raw cubed sweet potatoes.
• Sugar – Light brown sugar for sweetness.
• Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter adds a rich flavor to the taste.
• Liquid – Orange juice adds a hint of citrus.
• Cream – Heavy cream gives the mashed sweet potatoes a creamy texture.
• Spices – Pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and
• Flavoring – Vanilla extract enhances the flavor.
• Toppings – Mini marshmallows and candied pecans for crunch. You could also use toasted chopped pecans, if that’s your preference.

How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

• Prepare Crockpot – Spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
• Prep Sweet Potatoes – Scrub, peel and cube sweet potatoes, placing them into a large mixing bowl.
• Season – Add the brown sugar, melted butter, orange juice, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
• Transfer Mixture to Crockpot – Mix until coated then pour evenly into the slow cooker.
• Lock Lid in Place – Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2-4 hours or until fork tender.
• Mash Potatoes – Uncover then add the cream and vanilla. Mash using a potato masher. Stir well to combine.
• Mini Marshmallows – Stir mini marshmallows into the sweet potato mixture.
• Garnish – Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans and the remaining mini marshmallows.
• Melt Marshmallows – Replace lid cooking on low just until the marshmallows are softened and slightly melted.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

• One 6 quart or similar size slow cooker.
• Sharp knife and cutting board.
• Large bowl.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Large spoon.
• Potato masher or hand mixer.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• How Long Does it Take to Cook Sweet Potato Casserole in Crockpot? This recipe takes around 3 1/2-4 hours to cook on the high setting.
• Candied Pecans – To add a little crunch to this sweet potato casserole I chop candied cinnamon sugar pecans that I make myself every holiday season. You can buy candied pecans already made at most grocery stores.
• Nuts – You can adapt the topping to your own taste using toasted walnuts, almonds or chopped toasted pecans.
• Spices – Pumpkin pie spice doesn’t taste like pumpkin. It’s a spice blend that includes ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or allspice and ginger.
• Melting the Marshmallows – You can expect the mini marshmallows to melt from the warm cooked sweet potato puree, but they don’t brown as they would under the broiler in the oven. If you know that your crock is oven safe, you may be able to do so after slow cooking the sweet potatoes in the crockpot. Please only do so if the manufacturer’s guidelines confirm that the insert that you’re using is oven safe. Check and follow the manufacturers safety recommendations.
• Pastry Torch – You could also use a pastry torch to toast the tops of the marshmallows.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover crockpot sweet potato casserole in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat individual portions in the microwave or transfer the mixture to a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray and reheat in a preheated 350°F oven.
• Freezer – You can freeze leftover sweet potato casserole for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in an oven safe dish in a preheated  350°F oven until heated through.

More Southern Side Dish Recipes to Make

The ham and turkey seem to get all of the praise at the holidays, but I have to admit I’m all about the delicious side dishes. If you’re looking for more holiday inspiration check out these recipes too:

• I’m beginning to drool just thinking about my Mom’s Corn Pudding Soufflé.
• Simply Delicious Deviled Eggs.
• Homestyle Green Beans and Potatoes cooked together in one big pot.
• Southern No Knead Yeast Rolls are a must to stuff with leftover turkey and ham.
• Homemade Cranberry Apple Fruit Chutney is mouthwateringly delicious.
• To save time, this recipe for make ahead Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole will save the day
• If you’re looking for a fun way to serve dressing this year try this Bundt Pan Cornbread Dressing sliced like cake and drizzled with gravy. It’s so pretty on the table and incredibly tasty to be so easy to make.
• You may also like this recipe for Sweet Potato Rolls from Handle the Heat.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Oval Crockpot
• Kitchen Utensils
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives