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Ruth's Chris-Style Sweet Potato Casserole on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Ruth's Chris-Style Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Boil sweet potatoes 15 to 18 minutes until completely tender; drain 2 minutes.
  2. Mash hot potatoes with granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Spread in a buttered 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Rub brown sugar, flour, pecans, and softened butter into coarse clumps; scatter evenly over potatoes.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until edges bubble and pecan topping crisps.