Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for a few minutes, or until sugar is dissolved.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour over the sweet potatoes and stir to combine.
- Pour in a greased slow cooker. Cook on low 6-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours. Stir about every hour.
- Mash, if desired. Add marshmallows on top and cover for a few minutes, or until melted. (You can use a brulee torch to brown the marshmallows if you'd like).