Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole: A Home Recipe

Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole: A Home Recipe

Ruth's Chris Steak House is known for its delicious side dishes, and the Sweet Potato Casserole is a favorite among many. While the exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, you can try making a similar version at home. Here's a basic recipe that captures the essence of Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole:

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Ingredients:

For the Sweet Potato Filling:

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (canned or freshly cooked)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Topping:

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling:

• In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and melted butter.
• Mix until well combined and smooth.

Transfer to Baking Dish:

• Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Prepare the Topping:

• In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Mix until the topping has a crumbly consistency.

Top the Sweet Potatoes:

• Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.

Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato mixture is set.

Serve:

• Allow the sweet potato casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

This recipe should give you a delicious sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan topping, similar to the one served at Ruth's Chris. Feel free to adjust the quantities or ingredients based on your preferences. Keep in mind that the exact recipe from the restaurant may have additional secret ingredients or variations