Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
A creamy, buttery sweet potato casserole topped with a crisp, caramelized pecan crumble—Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole brings rich, comforting flavor to any meal, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners alike.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes (fresh preferred)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or 9-inch square pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, softened butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until golden brown and slightly bubbling around the edges. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.