Description
Indulge in the comforting richness of Ruth Chris’ Sweet Potato Casserole, a beloved side dish that brings warmth and flavor to any gathering. With its creamy sweet potato base and a crunchy pecan topping, this casserole is perfect for holiday feasts, family dinners, or casual potlucks. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Elevate your meal with this delightful recipe that combines the sweetness of potatoes with the textured goodness of nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans (or other nuts)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter for the topping; mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, blend the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and evenly spread the topping over it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg