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Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole: The Ultimate Copycat Recipe

The ultimate copycat recipe for the famous Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole! This dish features a silky, decadent sweet potato filling with a crunchy, buttery pecan crust. Perfect for holidays or any special meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cubed sweet potatoes about 3-4 medium potatoes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until very tender. Drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the hot sweet potatoes until smooth. Add granulated sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the sweet potato filling into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan crust topping evenly over the filling.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the creamiest filling, use an electric mixer to mash the sweet potatoes.
Ensure your butter is very cold for the topping to achieve the best crumbly texture.
You can assemble the casserole a day in advance; just keep the topping separate until you're ready to bake.
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