Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Description
Perfect for a holiday side dish, this sweet potato casserole comes with a sweet pecan topping and takes little effort to prepare--just let a slow cooker do the work!
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
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3/4 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
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Lightly grease a 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Combine potatoes, white sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cardamom in a large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and stir well. Pour into the prepared slow cooker.
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Combine pecans, 3/4 cup brown sugar, flour, and 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
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Cover and cook on High, 3 to 4 hours.