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Published: September 15, 2021 Last Modified: September 15, 2021 By Sara 17 Comments

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

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This crock pot sweet potato casserole is yams mashed with sweetener, vanilla and spices, then finished off with a brown sugar pecan topping.

This crock pot sweet potato casserole is yams mashed with sweetener, vanilla and spices, then finished off with a brown sugar pecan topping. A decadent side dish that’s perfect for the holidays and super easy to make!

When the holidays roll around, oven space is at a premium for those big elaborate meals. I solve this problem by preparing side dishes in my slow cooker, such as crock pot mashed potatoes, slow cooker creamed corn and this crock pot sweet potato casserole.

This crock pot sweet potato casserole is yams mashed with sweetener, vanilla and spices, then finished off with a brown sugar pecan topping. This crock pot sweet potato casserole is yams mashed with sweetener, vanilla and spices, then finished off with a brown sugar pecan topping.

A spoon serving up a portion of crock pot sweet potato casserole.

I love my slow cooker all year round, but especially during Thanksgiving. That giant, juicy turkey fills up my whole oven, so I use my stove top and other kitchen appliances to take care of the side dishes. This crock pot sweet potato casserole features a creamy mashed sweet potato base, topped with plenty of brown sugar streusel.

How do you make crock pot sweet potato casserole?

Start by peeling your sweet potatoes and cutting them into 1 inch pieces. Place the potatoes in a crock pot with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract and water, then toss to combine. Cook the potatoes until they are soft. Add eggs, then use a hand mixer or a potato masher to mash the sweet potatoes to make the base of the casserole. Next, mix together brown sugar, flour, butter and pecans to make a streusel. Sprinkle the streusel over the mashed sweet potatoes. Cover the crock pot, and continue to cook until the topping has set. Serve and enjoy.

Bowls of sweet potatoes, brown sugar, spices and pecans.

Tips for the perfect dish

  • I prefer to use fresh sweet potatoes for this casserole, but you can use canned sweet potatoes in a pinch. Just make sure they don’t contain any added sugar.
  • Be sure to cut your potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
  • I recommend using a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe. You can also cut the recipe in half and cook it in a 4 quart pot.
  • If you prefer a crunchier streusel topping, you can place a clean dish towel over the top of the crock pot before you put the lid back on. This will prevent any condensation from dripping down into the topping.
  • Leftover crock pot sweet potato casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave.

Diced sweet potatoes in a slow cooker.

Make ahead instructions

The number one question I get for holiday recipes is, can I make this dish in advance? I don’t recommend making this entire casserole in advance, but you can definitely do some of the prep work ahead of time. The sweet potatoes can be cut and peeled up to a day in advance. You can also prepare the streusel up to 8 hours in advance, just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

A potato masher that is mashing sweet potatoes in a crock pot.

Crock Pot sweet potato casserole flavor variations

While this dish is great as is, you can add other flavors to make it your own!

  • Flavorings: Amp up the flavor of your sweet potatoes by adding extra spices such as nutmeg, cloves or allspice. Feel free to stir in a little orange zest, or swap out the water for orange juice.
  • Toppings: Sometimes I like to add a cup of mini marshmallows to the top of my casserole during the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.
  • Nuts: Feel free to swap out the pecans for almonds, walnuts, oats or coconut. You can also omit the nuts if you have an allergy.

A plate of crock pot sweet potato casserole served with turkey and stuffing.

Once you see how good this slow cooker sweet potato casserole is, you’ll find yourself making it year after year!

More side dishes you’ll enjoy

  • Baked Mac and Cheese
  • Cranberry Salad
  • Southern Cornbread Dressing
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  • Honey Roasted Carrots

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

A spoon serving up a portion of crock pot sweet potato casserole.
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5 from 12 votes

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

This crock pot sweet potato casserole is yams mashed with sweetener, vanilla and spices, then finished off with a brown sugar pecan topping. A decadent side dish that's perfect for the holidays and super easy to make!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 423kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the casserole

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • cooking spray

For the topping

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Coat a 6 quart crock pot with cooking spray.
  • Place the sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract and water in the crock pot. Stir to combine.
  • Cover the pot, then cook the potatoes on high heat for 3-4 hours or until tender.
  • Uncover the pot, let the potatoes cool slightly. Add the eggs and use a hand mixer or potato masher to mash the potatoes.
  • In another bowl, mix together the streusel ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and cook for 2 hours on high.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 37g
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    Comments

    1. Deb says

      December 8, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      I made it with your orange juice option and it came out perfect.

      Reply
    2. Tina says

      November 23, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      Can I prepare everything in crockpot 2 days ahead, then turn on, on thanksgiving day

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 24, 2021 at 7:14 am

        That should be fine just store it in the fridge until you’re ready to cook it!

        Reply
    3. Christine Snow says

      November 21, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Can I used canned sweet potatoes? I already bought them thinking I would use Melinda Lee’s recipes, but yours sounds super easy and delicious. I am down to one oven and it will really help!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 22, 2021 at 8:47 am

        Yes that will work! If the canned potatoes have sugar in them you might need to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Veronica says

      November 16, 2021 at 7:29 am

      Will the topping still be crispy after cooking two hours

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 16, 2021 at 8:11 am

        yes it should be fine!

        Reply
    5. Jacque Hooper says

      October 16, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Not only was this easy and perfect with dinner, the brown sugar and pecan topping is out of this world delicious! Easily, a new favorite dish!

      Reply
    6. Pavani says

      September 23, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and easy to make sweet potato casserole. Amazing dish to make for Thanksgiving dinner.

      Reply
    7. Beth says

      September 23, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      This is genius. Pure genius. This will free up my stove for all the other dishes that you are trying to cook at the same time. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    8. Aimee Mars says

      September 23, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      What a genius way to prepare sweet potato casserole! I never knew it could be made in the slow cooker, but this is exactly how I’m going to prepare mine this year to save space in my oven too.

      Reply
    9. Biana says

      September 23, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potato casserole looks delicious! Perfect for Thanksgiving.

      Reply
    10. Denay DeGuzman says

      September 20, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Love this delicious Thanksgiving side. So comforting and flavorful. A family favorite.

      Reply
    11. Tavo says

      September 20, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      This casserole was so yummy! I can eat it every evening!

      Reply
    12. Keri Bevan says

      September 20, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love this slow cooker casserole! So yummy and perfect for fall!

      Reply
    13. Beth Sachs says

      September 20, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      I like preparing side dishes in my slow cooker too and this sweet potato casserole sounds delicious!

      Reply
    14. Carrie Robinson says

      September 20, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love using my slow cookers to make a couple of the sides for Thanksgiving dinner! Helps free up a little oven space. 🙂

      Reply

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