Copycat Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Copycat Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping, a delightful side dish that brings sweetness and crunch to your table. This creamy casserole combines tender sweet potatoes with a rich brown sugar pecan crumble, creating a perfect balance of flavors that pairs beautifully with savory meats. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a casual family dinner, this recipe is sure to impress everyone. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it can be stored for later use without losing its deliciousness. Bring warmth and joy to your mealtime with this irresistible sweet potato casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a medium baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes until tender (about 14-18 minutes). Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Mash the sweet potatoes and stir in brown sugar, half and half, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg; add melted butter until crumbly.
- Spread sweet potato mixture in the baking dish and evenly sprinkle the pecan topping on top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 35 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg