Description
Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole blends creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. Comfort flavors shine through in this classic Southern side dish that delights dinner guests and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 4 large)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup (42 g / 1.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (75 g / 2.6 oz) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and mash sweet potatoes until completely smooth, eliminating all lumps for a velvety texture.
- Mixing: Incorporate butter, cream, eggs, vanilla, and salt into the sweet potato base, blending until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Placement: Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a well-buttered baking dish, creating a level surface for optimal cooking.
- Topping Creation: Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour to construct a rich, crumbly streusel topping that will provide delightful textural contrast.
- Streusel Finishing: Drizzle melted butter over the pecan mixture, gently folding to create a loose, crumbly topping that will crisp beautifully during baking.
- Assembly and Baking: Generously distribute the pecan streusel across the entire sweet potato surface, then bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the top achieves a golden-brown hue and edges become slightly bubbly.
- Serving: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling flavors to meld and settle before presenting this decadent side dish.
Notes
- Mash Meticulously: Completely smoothen sweet potatoes to eliminate lumps, ensuring a velvety, luxurious texture without any chunky interruptions.
- Balance Flavor Carefully: Precisely measure butter, cream, and seasonings to maintain a harmonious taste profile that doesn’t overpower the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- Prevent Topping Burning: Cover the pecan streusel with aluminum foil if it browns too quickly, protecting the delicate nuts from charring while allowing the casserole to cook thoroughly.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute dairy ingredients with coconut cream and plant-based butter for a vegan version, or use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup for a refined sugar-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 448
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 195 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg