Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole (Print Version)

Creamy sweet potatoes and crisp pecan topping come together for a comforting Southern-inspired side dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Sweet Potato Base

01 - 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 2 large eggs, beaten
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Pecan Topping

07 - 1 cup pecans, chopped
08 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and melted butter. Mix until the topping is uniformly crumbly.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the pecan mixture over the entire surface of the sweet potato base.
06 - Bake the casserole for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool for several minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter texture, ensure sweet potatoes are well-mashed and free of lumps.