This slow-cooker sweet potato casserole recipe will save valuable oven space this Thanksgiving and holiday season.

Just let the slow cooker work its magic.

This is one of the many times your slow cooker can come in handy.

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Credit: Southern Living

You already use your slow cooker for making warm and savory soups and stews, right?

Now it’s time to let your slow cooker help out with the holiday meal.

The potatoes will get nice and tender yet still hold their shape.

Ingredients

4poundssweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-in.

cubes (12 cups)

1/2cuppacked dark brown sugar, divided

5tablespoons(2 1/2 oz.)

Sprinkle with marshmallows; cover and cook on HIGH until marshmallows are soft, about 15 minutes.