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A close-up spoonful of creamy sweet potato casserole, highlighting the smooth texture of the filling and the crunchy pecan streusel topping.
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Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole (The ONLY Copycat Recipe You Need)

This copycat Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole recipe delivers the authentic steakhouse experience with its ultra-creamy sweet potato base and a crunchy, buttery pecan streusel topping. The perfect decadent side dish for any holiday meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Filling
  • 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes from about 3 large sweet potatoes, baked
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup pecans coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish (8x8 or 9x9 inch)
  • 1 Electric Mixer
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 60-75 minutes until very tender. Allow to cool slightly, then peel and mash the flesh. You will need 3 cups for the recipe.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the 3 cups of mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until completely smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar and flour. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  4. Pour the sweet potato filling into a greased 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 5gFat: 35gFiber: 4g

Notes

Baking vs. Boiling: For the most authentic flavor, always bake your sweet potatoes. This caramelizes their natural sugars and prevents a watery casserole.
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole without the topping and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Prepare the topping and store it separately. Add the topping just before baking, adding about 10 extra minutes to the bake time.
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