Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cbrown sugar
- ⅓ call-purpose flour
- 1 cchopped pecans
- ⅓ cbutter
melted
- 3 ccooked and mashed sweet potatoes)
(see note
- 1 cwhite sugar
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2eggs
well beaten
- ½ cbutter)
melted, (1 stick
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a medium-size casserole dish (around 2 quarts - I use a 7x11 baking dish) with nonstick spray.
- 2
For the crust: Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Chill in the fridge until ready to use. This helps the crumble maintain its form and not melt into the sweet potatoes.
- 3
Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a large mixing bowl in the order listed. Beat thoroughly with a hand mixer for about 3-4 minutes to increase the fluffiness of the sweet potato mixture.
- 4
Pour mixture into the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. At this point, dish can be covered and refrigerated for a couple of days if making ahead of time.
- 5
*If you refrigerated ahead of time make sure to reheat the potatoes again before adding the crust - around 10-20 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture and return to oven for 10-20 minutes or until crumble is browned. Makes 10 servings. Allow to set for a few minutes before serving.
Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic, luxurious side dish from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse? This copycat sweet potato casserole recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your table, delivering the same rich, creamy texture and irresistible pecan crust you love.
Why This Sweet Potato Casserole Works
The magic of this Ruth's Chris sweet potato casserole lies in its perfect balance. It features a velvety smooth sweet potato base that's rich and comforting, beautifully complemented by a distinctively crunchy and sweet brown sugar pecan crust. This combination ensures every spoonful is a delight, truly mirroring the classic steakhouse offering.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly indulgent experience. You'll find a lush, deeply flavorful sweet potato layer, enhanced with butter, sugar, and vanilla, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Capping this off is a generously portioned, golden-brown pecan topping that provides a wonderful textural contrast with its buttery crunch and sweet notes from brown sugar and flour. This side dish is sure to be a standout, offering a comforting sweetness that pairs well with any meal, especially during special occasions.
Customization & Variations
While the original is perfection, you can easily adapt this sweet potato casserole to your taste. For the topping, if pecans aren't your preference, feel free to substitute with chopped walnuts or even almonds for a similar nutty crunch. If you prefer a slightly less sweet profile, you can gently reduce the amount of white sugar in the sweet potato base or the brown sugar in the topping. For an extra hint of warmth, a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg could be stirred into the mashed sweet potatoes, though the original highlights the pure sweet potato flavor.
Serving & Context
This elegant sweet potato casserole is the quintessential side dish for holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, or any meal where you want to impress. It pairs wonderfully with roasted meats like turkey, ham, or, of course, a perfectly seared steak, much like its restaurant inspiration. Serve it warm directly from the casserole dish, allowing everyone to scoop their desired portion of creamy potatoes and crispy topping.