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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Syrup and Toasted Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) or 3.5 hours (HIGH) plus 15-30 minutes warming
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours (HIGH)
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy meal. Made with real ingredients like peeled sweet potatoes, pure maple syrup, and warm spices, it combines natural sweetness with a rich buttery flavor. Topped with toasted pecans, this easy-to-make casserole frees up oven space and delivers delicious results with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes (washed, peeled, & cut into 2-inch chunks)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted)

Instructions

  1. Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato chunks in the bottom of a large (5 1/2- to 7-quart) slow cooker and pour in 1 1/2 cups of water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  2. Mash and Combine Ingredients: Drain the water from the slow cooker. Using a potato masher, mash the sweet potatoes directly in the slow cooker. Add the warm whole milk, butter, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. Mash and stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
  3. Warm the Casserole: Cover the slow cooker again and cook the mashed sweet potatoes on LOW for an additional 15 to 30 minutes until the casserole is heated through.
  4. Add Topping and Serve: Just before serving, stir the sweet potato mixture gently and smooth the surface. Evenly sprinkle the toasted chopped pecans over the top as a crunchy garnish. Serve warm.
  5. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Notes

  • This slow cooker sweet potato casserole is a creamy and delicious Thanksgiving side dish made with wholesome, real ingredients.
  • Toasting the pecans enhances their nuttiness and adds a satisfying crunch on top.
  • Preparing this in the slow cooker frees up oven space for other holiday dishes, making it ideal for big meals.
  • The warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger give the casserole a cozy and inviting flavor profile.
  • If you prefer a sweeter casserole, you can adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 309 kcal
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 322 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 12 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-casserole-with-maple-syrup-and-toasted-pecans-recipe/