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Baked sweet potato casserole with pecan topping on a marble countertop

Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe for Thanksgiving

Elevate your Thanksgiving table with Ruth's Chris sweet potato casserole recipe. Topped with a crunchy pecan topping, it's a must see!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 647 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Sweet potatoes peeled and boiled until tender
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup Flour
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup Unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Mash the boiled sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well.
  • Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the topping resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle 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.

Notes

  • Boiling the potatoes — Start with cold water when boiling the sweet potatoes. This ensures they cook evenly and don't become too mushy on the outside before the inside is done.
 
  • The topping — For an extra-crunchy topping, try toasting the pecans before adding them to the mix. It intensifies the nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe for Thanksgiving
Amount per Serving
Calories
647
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
265
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
694
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
92
g
31
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
59
g
66
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
24776
IU
496
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
98
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Comfort food classic, Holiday side dish, Pecan Topping, Ruth's Chris Copycat, Sweet potato casserole
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