Description
A comforting and flavorful crockpot sweet potato casserole perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them into even pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot, spreading it evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- If using marshmallows, add them in the last 30 minutes of cooking, covering until they are melted.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, consider adding a streusel mixture of oats, flour, and additional butter.
- You can substitute almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- Experiment with different spices such as ginger or allspice for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, comfort food