Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

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.

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Ingredients

To make this crock pot sweet potato casserole you will need sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, water and eggs. For the topping you will need brown sugar, flour, butter and chopped pecans. You can serve this casserole alongside a tender spiral ham or honey glazed ham for a fabulous meal. Don’t forget the pecan pie cheesecake for dessert! Need more help with your holiday planning? Be sure to check out my Thanksgiving recipes, my Christmas recipes and my complete guide on how to cook a turkey.

How Do You Make Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole?

Make this crock pot sweet potato casserole by peeling 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 in a separate bowl 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.

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. 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.

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.

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