Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
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Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by blending melted unsalted butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, cloves, and vanilla extract to create a spiced sweet mixture. The peeled and diced sweet potatoes are stirred into this mixture and slow cooked in a crockpot until very tender, allowing the flavors to meld and the potatoes to become soft and creamy.
Once cooked, the dish is topped with miniature marshmallows and toasted pecan halves. Covered and cooked further, the marshmallows melt into a light, sweet layer, while the pecans add a toasted crunch balancing the softness of the sweet potatoes. The resulting texture combines creamy, melted, and crunchy elements.
This casserole is typically served warm and is suitable as a sweet complement to savory main dishes during festive occasions or family dinners. Cooking times may be adjusted based on crockpot heat settings and desired softness.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecan halves toasted
Instructions
- Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
- Add the chopped sweet potatoes to a 4-qt slow cooker. Stir in the butter mixture.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours or until tender.
- Top with marshmallows and pecan halves.
- Cover again and cook on low heat for an additional 10 minutes or until melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1078mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 43144IU | 863% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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