Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful and comforting side dish featuring a smooth, fluffy sweet potato layer topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, it brings a wonderful balance of sweet, nutty flavors and creamy textures, making it an ideal addition to holiday meals or any cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Layer
- 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes, sliced or cubed
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- Cooking spray
Pecan Topping
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch square pan or a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick and for easy cleanup.
- Mix sweet potato layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, white sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, and 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Beat the mixture with a mixer until thoroughly blended and fluffy. Make sure the sweet potatoes are fully cooled before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
- Spread sweet potato layer: Evenly spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even surface for the topping.
- Prepare pecan topping: In a medium bowl, mix the remaining 6 tablespoons of melted butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans until the mixture is well combined and crumbly. For extra crunch, you can sprinkle a few whole pecans on top.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is heated throughout and the topping is lightly browned. If the topping browns too quickly, tent the dish with foil to prevent burning.
- Cool before serving: Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes after baking to allow it to set. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are fully cooled before mixing with eggs to avoid curdling.
- If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
- For extra crunch and presentation, top with a few whole pecans before baking.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, pecan topping, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving, Ruth Chris style, baked sweet potatoes
