Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole, a holiday favorite that combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a buttery, pecan-studded topping. This showstopping side dish balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes with the cozy warmth of brown sugar and vanilla, while a crunchy crumble made with chopped pecans adds the perfect texture. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s an essential addition to your festive spread or any cozy gathering. Serve warm for an irresistible combination of soft, melt-in-your-mouth layers and golden, caramelized topping. Perfect as a side dish or a decadent dessert, this sweet potato casserole will undoubtedly steal the spotlight on your table!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (mashed, cooked) sweet potatoes
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large (beaten) eggs
- 0.25 cups (melted) unsalted butter
- 1 cups (packed) brown sugar
- 0.33 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups chopped pecans
- 0.33 cups (melted for topping) unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2
Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until soft, then mash them to make 4 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter. Mix well until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 5
To prepare the topping, mix the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl. Stir until a crumbly mixture forms.
Step 6
Sprinkle the pecan topping mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer in the baking dish.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crunchy.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1485.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3843.1 |
| Total Fat 203.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 75.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 661.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1822.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 501.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 332.1g | |
| Protein 40.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 530.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 874.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories