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Crock Pot Candied Yams Casserole

This Crock Pot Candied Yams Casserole is filled with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, spices, marshmallows and makes the perfect side to your holiday meal! No oven required!

A CROCK POT CANDIED YAMS RECIPE

This Crock Pot Candied Yams Casserole has to be one of my favorite ways to make sweet potatoes. It’s more of a dessert than a side dish to be honest but it is a required dish for any holiday meal. The best part, it is SO easy, and you let the crock pot do most of the work for you!

Crock Pot Candied Yams in white bowl showing melted marshmallows.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do I have use the marshmallows?

I really enjoy the marshmallows in this recipe as we have them both mixed into the sweet potatoes and on top. If you do not want to use them, you can leave them out. You can also top this casserole with pecans, or just leave it plain.

If I want the marshmallows browned, do I have to broil?

No, this is optional. If you own a kitchen torch you can also use that to brown the tops of the marshmallows.

Can I make this more like a sweet potato casserole?

Yes. You can mash the potatoes once tender while still in the slow cooker then add the marshmallows.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can make it earlier in the day and leave it on the warm setting for up to 2 hours. I do not recommend leaving it on for any longer than that.

Do I have to precook my sweet potatoes?

No, these do not have to be pre-baked or parboiled. They can go into your crock pot raw.

What is the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?

In America, we use the name interchangeably. They are actually two different types of vegetables. Enslaved Africans used the word “yam” to describe sweet potatoes because it was similar to the yams they were familiar with from home and the word stuck. It’s actually not that easy to find a true yam in most American grocery stores.

How do I store leftovers?

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen. Place in a freezer container for up to 3 months. To defrost, remove to the refrigerator overnight until thawed. Reheat in the microwave.

serving spoon lifting up some candied yams out of crock pot.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

  • sweet potatoes
  • salted butter
  • light brown sugar
  • maple syrup
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground nutmeg
  • vanilla extract
  • mini marshmallows 
Ingredients needed: sweet potatoes, salted butter, light brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract and mini marshmallows.

HOW TO MAKE A CROCK POT CANDIED YAMS CASSEROLE:

Place the diced sweet potatoes in a large bowl, and set aside.

Diced sweet potatoes added to bowl.

In a small saucepan, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place over medium-low heat and continue to whisk until the butter and sugar are dissolved and smooth.

Butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg whisked together in pan.

Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Vanilla added to mixture in saucepan.

Pour this mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine.

Brown sugar mixture poured over sweet potatoes in bowl and stirred in.

Spray the body of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour in the potato mixture.

Sweet potatoes added to crock pot.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so to prevent burning. Cook until potatoes are softened, and the liquid is thickened.

Cooked sweet potatoes in crock pot.

Add half of the marshmallows and stir them in.

Marshmallows stirred into the sweet potato mixture.

Add the remaining marshmallows on top.

Marshmallows added to the top of the sweet potato mixture.

You can let them melt by placing the cover back on for a few minutes, or you can broil them until browned and serve immediately.

Finished Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole in crock pot showing browned marshmallows.

Enjoy!

Serving spoon holding up some of the Crock Pot Candied Yams Casserole out of crock pot.

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Crock Pot Candied Yams Casserole

A tasty side dish, this Crock Pot Candied Yams Casserole is filled with brown sugar, spices, marshmallows and makes the perfect side to any of your favorite holiday meal.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Candied Yams, Candied Yams Casserole, Crock Pot Candied Yams, Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole, Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 382kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, 1/2 inch diced
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Place the diced sweet potatoes in a large bowl, and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Place over medium-low heat and continue to whisk until the butter and sugar are dissolved and smooth.
  • Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour this mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine.
  • Spray the body of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour in the potato mixture.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so to prevent burning. Cook until potatoes are softened, and the liquid is thickened.
  • Add half of the marshmallows and stir them in.
  • Add the remaining marshmallows on top.
  • You can let them melt by placing the cover back on for a few minutes, or you can broil them until browned and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The marshmallows are a great addition but can be left out.
  • This can be made smoother, see above on how to do that.
  • You do not need to precook the potatoes before adding to the crock pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 21688IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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