Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole! This steakhouse copycat has "special occasion" written all over it. Sweet potato mash is topped with an irresistible pecan & brown sugar crumble topping that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 Medium casserole or baking dish 2 quart or 8x8 inch
- 2 Medium mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Hand mixer (or whisk/spoon for mixing by hand)
- 1 Spatula or mixing spoon
- Small bowl or microwave-safe container
Ingredients
For Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- pinch of sea salt
For Sweet Potato Mash
- 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a medium casserole or baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup flour, ¾ cup chopped pecans and pinch of sea salt. Add ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted) and toss until a crumbly mixture combined. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, beat together 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup butter (softened) and 1 egg until smooth with a hand mixer (or by hand).
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle evenly with crumble topping.
- Bake until the edges are bubbly and slightly puffed and the topping is browned and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note: This recipe is easy to double for a larger crowd!
Variations:
- Use chopped almonds or walnuts in place of pecans.
- Add autumn spices to the mixture or crumble topping, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
- Top your sweet potato casserole with marshmallows instead of crumble topping.
- Gluten-Free: Use your favorite gluten-free one-to-one flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
- Vegan or Dairy-Free: Use plant-based butter and egg substitute in place of regular.
- Nut-free: Omit nuts. A few tablespoons of rolled oats might make a good substitute!