Description
Ruths Chris Sweet Potato Casserole brings comfort and warmth to your holiday table with its creamy sweet potatoes and crunchy pecan topping. Your family will adore this classic Southern side dish that perfectly balances rich, sweet flavors with a delightful nutty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweet potatoes
- 1 cup pecans
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil, bake, or microwave 3 cups of sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Mash them completely smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Mix 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup melted butter, 2 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon salt into the mashed sweet potatoes. Blend until completely uniform.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Create the streusel by combining 1 cup packed brown sugar, ⅓ cup flour, 1 cup chopped pecans, and ⅓ cup melted butter. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and loose.
- Scatter the pecan streusel across the sweet potato base, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven. Bake for exactly 30 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and the edges look slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-7 minutes before serving. This allows the dish to set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Always choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free from bruises for the best texture and flavor.
- Mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base that blends perfectly with other ingredients.
- Toasting the pecans before adding them to the streusel topping will enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- For a lighter version, replace some butter with Greek yogurt and use a reduced amount of sugar while maintaining the classic casserole’s delicious profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 101 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg