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Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup whole milk warmed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter for the crock

Method
 

  1. Grease a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with teaspoon butter. Add potatoes, apple juice, remaining butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
  2. Cover; cook on low 6 hours until largest pieces crush easily against crock. Keep lid closed most of cooking time.
  3. Mash about three-quarters in cooker, leaving soft chunks. Fold in warm milk; smooth surface.
  4. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Scatter over potatoes.
  5. Cover; cook on low 10 minutes more. Serve hot from cooker.