Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic holiday side dish featuring a fluffy sweet potato base blended with eggs and butter, topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crumble. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy textures with rich buttery flavors, perfect for festive meals or comforting family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 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 (for greasing)
Pecan Topping
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch square pan or 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make the Sweet Potato Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, white sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, and 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Using a mixer, beat the mixture until well blended and fluffy, ensuring a smooth and light filling. Make sure the sweet potatoes are fully cooled before adding the eggs to avoid scrambling.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the blended sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula to create a flat layer which helps the topping distribute evenly after baking.
- Prepare and Add the Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons of melted butter, light brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans until well combined and crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer. For extra crunch, you can add a few extra pecans on top.
- Bake and Serve: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the sweet potatoes are hot throughout and the topping is lightly browned. If the topping begins to brown too quickly, tent the casserole dish with foil to prevent burning. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are fully cooled before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Use cooking spray or butter to grease your baking dish for easy cleanup.
- If topping browns too fast, cover with foil during baking to avoid burning.
- Feel free to add extra pecans on top for added crunch and presentation.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole, Pecan Topping, Holiday Side Dish, Ruth Chris Style, Thanksgiving Casserole
