Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole: The Best Comfort Dish
The Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful comfort dish that combines sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them in a bowl.
- Mix in brown sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with a bit of butter and brown sugar, then sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked right before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pecan Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole, Comfort Dish, Sweet Potato Recipe