Sweet Potato Casserole {Like Ruth's Chris}
Sweet Potato Casserole like Ruth's Chris with a pecan crust! Perfect for Thanksgiving and a delicious alternative to the version with marshmallows!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Mixture Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes Cooking options listed above.
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Crust Ingredients
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prep a small-medium sized casserole dish with cooking spray. I used a 9x9 inch casserole dish.
- Use a mixer to whip together the cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (instructions to cook, bake, or microwave sweet potatoes in the post above), 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg beaten, 3 tablespoons unsalted melted butter. Mix until the potatoes are light and fluffy.
- Pour the potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl - 2/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the crust over the casserole after it has baked for 30 minutes. Bake for 10-15 minutes longer, until the pecan crust is lightly browned and crunchy.