Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams Recipe
This Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy sweet potatoes, rich butter, and caramelized brown sugar for a decadent base. Topped with gooey marshmallows that melt to perfection, it’s a holiday classic made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Equipment
- Cooking spray
- Slow cooker
- Spatula or spoon
- Serving spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweet potatoes, drained
- 1 package miniature marshmallows
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- cooking spray
- ⅓ cup butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Place canned sweet potatoes evenly in the slow cooker.
- Arrange slices of butter over the sweet potatoes.
- Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the top.
- Cook on high for 3 to 3 ½ hours.
- Add marshmallows on top during last 15 minutes.
- Cook until the marshmallows are soft and slightly puffy.
Notes
- For a nutty crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans with the marshmallows before the final cooking stage.
- Use mini marshmallows for more even melting and better coverage.