Description
Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is a rich and creamy dish that combines sweet potatoes with a buttery pecan topping, making it a perfect side for any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add sugar, milk, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter to create the topping.
- Spread the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk to the sweet potato mixture.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg