Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole. This rich and creamy side dish is topped with a crunchy pecan topping, making it the perfect addition to any holiday feast.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Spread sweet potato mixture: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare pecan topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Top and bake: Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and bake it just before serving.
- For a twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
