Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

Description
This holiday side cooks on the countertop while your turkey and dressing fill your oven.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living 2007 Slow Cooked Sides
 * Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 4 hr
 * Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 (29 oz) cans sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and mashed (about 4 cups mashed)
 * ⅓ cup butter, melted
 * ½ cup granulated sugar
 * 3 tbsp light brown sugar
 * 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * ½ tsp ground cinnamon
 * ½ tsp ground nutmeg
 * ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
 * ¾ cup chopped pecans
 * ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
 * ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 * 2 tbsp butter, melted

Directions

 * 1) Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth.
 * 2) Add whipping cream; stir well.
 * 3) Pour into a lightly greased 3-qt slow cooker.
 * 4) Combine pecans and remaining 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
 * 5) Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
 * 6) Cover and cook on high 3 – 4 hours.