Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole. This classic holiday side dish features a luscious sweet potato base topped with a crunchy pecan topping that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3-4 large)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the 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 the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sweet potato base: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted butter. Pour into the baking dish.
- Prepare pecan topping: In another bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- For extra richness, use roasted sweet potatoes instead of boiled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
