This sweet potato casserole with pecan topping is a Ruth’s Chris Copycat and is surprisingly easy to make! I received this recipe a couple years ago from my aunt after she brought this casserole to Thanksgiving dinner.
We normally had the sweet potato dish with chunks of sweet potato with marshmallows on top. That was my only experience with sweet potatoes growing up and I thought I hated them. Later I found sweet potato fries and boy was my mind changed. This dish will change your mind too.
The sweet potato filling is creamy, sweet and delicious. The pecan topping is crunchy and rich which perfectly matches the filling.
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Ruth’s Chris Casserole Ingredients
- 3-4 Sweet Potatoes
- 3/4 C Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Eggs
Pecan Topping
- 3/4 C Brown Sugar
- 1/3 C Flour
- 1 C Chopped Pecans
- 4 Tbs Butter
Supplies
Sweet Potato Casserole Instructions
Time needed: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes
I like to cook the sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker. Put one cup of water in the bottom then put in the steamer rack. Poke holes in each potato with a fork then place the sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker. Cook on high for 20 minutes. Once they are done cooking, let them cool then remove the skin.
You can also bake, boil or microwave the sweet potatoes. Whatever your preference. - Make the Sweet Potato Filling
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Then in a large bowl mash up the sweet potatoes then stir in the sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until it is all combined.
- Prepare the Casserole
Next, pour the sweet potato filling into a buttered, oven safe baking dish. Then sprinkle the pecan topping evenly across the top.
- Bake the Sweet Potato Casserole
Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes total. The center should be warm and the edges may be bubbling slightly.
- Make the Pecan Topping
While the sweet potato filling starts baking make the pecan topping. In a microwave safe, medium size bowl melt the 4 Tbs butter. Then stir in the brown sugar, flour, and crushed pecans. Mix thoroughly then take your baking dish out of the oven and spread the topping evenly across the top. Put the dish back in the oven and let it finish baking for the remaining time.
I use a square 9×9 pan or an oval baking dish. You can also double the recipe and put it in a 9×13 dish.
Make Ahead Sweet Potatoes
You can make this dish ahead of time if you need to as well. It will stay fresh for up to two days in the refrigerator. Simply make the filling and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Don’t add the topping until just before baking and make sure you add 15-20 minutes to the baking time if it is going into the oven straight from the fridge.
Foods to Serve with Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potatoes
- Mayo Chicken – Simple Chicken Recipe
- Savory Cheese Ball
- Green Beans
- Quick and Easy French Bread
- Three Ingredient Fudge
Ruth’s Chris Copycat Sweet Potato Casserole
This Ruth’s Chris copycat sweet potato casserole dish is a STAPLE at our thanksgiving dinner now but it is also simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner. Sometimes we have it just because it sounds good.
Do yourself a favor and try it soon. Let me know if you have any questions!
