Description
Sweet potato casserole brings Southern comfort to your holiday table with marshmallow-topped perfection. Creamy, caramelized sweet potatoes blend rich flavors and warm spices that welcome you home in one delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kilograms) sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Creamy Additions:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
Pecan Topping:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) melted butter
- ¾ cup (90 grams) chopped pecans, toasted
- ⅓ cup (70 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Gently place cubed sweet potatoes into the crockpot, infusing them with zesty orange juice and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution throughout the cooking vessel.
- Secure the lid and allow the sweet potatoes to slowly transform, becoming incredibly tender through a low and slow cooking process lasting 3-4 hours on high heat or 5-6 hours on low temperature.
- Once the sweet potatoes reach a supremely soft consistency, unveil the crockpot and introduce rich heavy cream and velvety butter, then vigorously mash until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Craft the decadent pecan topping by whisking together molten butter, roughly chopped pecans, granulated brown sugar, delicate flour, warm cinnamon, and a subtle salt accent in a separate mixing bowl.
- Generously cascade the prepared nutty mixture across the smooth sweet potato landscape, creating an even, tempting layer of crunchy potential.
- Replace the crockpot lid and allow the topping to gently warm and slightly meld for an additional 30-60 minutes, developing a rich, caramelized essence that will elevate the entire dish.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Magic: This hands-off method transforms sweet potatoes into a creamy, dreamy side dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Time-Saving Technique: Cooking on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours allows for flexible meal preparation without constant monitoring.
- Creamy Perfection: Heavy cream and butter create an ultra-smooth, luxurious texture that elevates traditional sweet potato mash.
- Crunchy Topping Trick: The pecan mixture adds a delightful caramelized crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft sweet potato base.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare components in advance and assemble just before the final cooking stage for stress-free entertaining.
- Nutrition Boost: Sweet potatoes pack a powerful punch of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making this dish both delicious and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg