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Overhead view of Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with chopped pecans, oats, and warm spices in a black bowl.

Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Nesting Lane
Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is an easy Thanksgiving side dish with pecans, warm spices, and a simple slow cooker method.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Potato Masher
Large Mixing Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes directly in the slow cooker until mostly smooth.
  • Add the applesauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until evenly blended.
  • Stir the pecans, oats, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon melted butter together in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is warm.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Cut evenly - Keep the sweet potato cubes close to 1 inch so they soften at about the same rate.
Check at three hours - Slow cookers vary quite a bit. Start checking the potatoes at the 3-hour mark so they don’t overcook unnecessarily.
Adjust the texture - Mash less for a slightly chunky casserole or continue mashing for a smoother filling.
Keep it warm - After the casserole is finished, use the WARM setting until serving time rather than continuing to cook it on HIGH.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Microwave - Reheat individual portions in the microwave until hot, stirring or rotating as needed.
Oven - Cover the casserole and reheat at 350°F until warmed through. Remove the cover for the last few minutes if the topping needs to dry out slightly.
Slow cooker - Larger portions can be reheated on LOW, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 24285IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
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