Easy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

This slow cooker sweet potato casserole recipe is a delicious and easy thanksgiving side dish. Sweet potato with marshmallows make this an irresistible treat for the holidays.

How to make Sweet Potato Casserole in a slow cooker

I know how Thanksgiving prep is. Insanely stressful and overwhelming for sure, but also rewarding as you bring your family and friends together to kick off the holiday season. However, don’t you wish the stress can be lowered even just a little bit? Well, this recipe is your solution.

This is seriously so easy. It will be the most stress-free side dish you’ll make for thanksgiving when you make it in the slow cooker. Simply put six ingredients in the slow cooker, mix it up and leave it alone to cook for a few hours while you work on the other hectic tasks for thanksgiving. It will cook without you, and that is the beauty of this recipe. The only other thing you need to do is top it with marshmallows a few minutes before serving and you are set.

How do you prepare the sweet potatoes for this recipe?

The recipe calls for 4 sweet potatoes that have been cooked and mashed, but how do you cook it? I usually boil them for 20-25 minutes or until they are just tender. That’s the best and quick way to do it. Other methods include roasting and steaming, but those methods take a bit more time.

You could either keep the skin on and mash it or you could peel it before or after you cook it.

Are sweet potatoes healthy?

Sweet potatoes are high in antioxidants that can fight against free radicals, which are linked to cancer, heart disease, aging, and other chronic illness. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which are advantageous to gut health. Sweet potatoes are also rich in beta-carotene. This is an antioxidant that can help support healthy vision.

Adding sugar, heavy cream and marshmallows obviously lessen the health benefits of sweet potatoes, but as far as desserts go, this is a great option.

Are there other methods for making sweet potato casserole?

Although this recipe calls for using a slow cooker, you can make this dish in a few different ways. Check out our recipes, Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole and Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. Each has their own way of cooking and each turns out slightly different. I like the slow cooker because you can just let it cook by itself while you work on other dishes for your meal. Any method you use will make a delicious side dish though!

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups marshmallows

Instructions

1. Add the sweet potatoes to the bowl of the slow cooker.
2. Mix in the butter, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for four hours.
4. Immediately before serving, top the sweet potatoes with the marshmallows. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the marshmallows begin to melt. Serve immediately.

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How to store sweet potato casserole?

Don’t leave sweet potato casserole out for more than a couple of hours. Make sure it goes in the fridge either in plastic wrap or an airtight container. It can stay in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes you can. If you are making it ahead, I would make it without the marshmallows at first. You can then reheat it and then add the marshmallows right before serving for the best results.

Other Sweet Potato Recipes

• Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili (Vegetarian)
• Easy Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes (of any size!)
• Savory Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
• Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
• Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

This slow cooker recipe is the easiest and most stress-free Thanksgiving side dish. Try it this year, or try it for a normal, everyday dinner!