Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe – A Sweet, Creamy, and Nutty Delight! 🍠🍯
Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potato Mixture:
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Topping:
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then boil them in a large pot of water until tender (about 20 minutes).
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth.
Make the Sweet Potato Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the Pecan Topping:
In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake:
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
Serve:
Let it cool slightly before serving. This sweet and savory casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8-10 servings
Calories per serving: 250-300 kcal
This Ruth’s Chris-inspired Sweet Potato Casserole is a crowd-pleaser with its creamy texture and crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion! 🎉.