Sweet Potato Casserole {Ruth’s Chris Copycat}

Sweet Potato Casserole

This delicious sweet potato casserole is full of sweet mashed potatoes combined with sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg and whipped until rich and creamy. Then, it’s topped with a crispy, delicious brown sugar and pecan crust. It’s a dish that’s loaded with delicious flavors and holiday cheer, and the best part is that it comes together quickly and easily. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never go back to your old sweet potato casserole again.

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Sweet Potato Casserole

• It’s a delicious side dish and copycat recipe of Ruth’s Chris famous sweet potato casserole.
• It’s so easy to make and will be the talk of the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner table.
• The brown sugar pecan crust is absolutely delicious.

Tips

• You know the sweet potatoes are done when the skin is darkened and papery.
• To be double sure your sweet potatoes are done, pierce them with a fork. If the fork goes in with no resistance, your sweet potatoes are nice and soft.
• Make the sweet potato filling while the potatoes are still as hot as possible. They mix so much better that way.
• Always let your casserole sit for about 20 minutes before serving so it can solidify a bit and be the perfect temperature.

Variations

• Try folding mini marshmallows into the filling for that classic combo of flavors.
• Although pecans make this the perfect copycat, chopped walnuts or almonds will work, too.

What to Serve with This Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Sweet potato casserole is the quintessential holiday dessert, and as such, it goes well with all of your holiday favorites. Serve it alongside all the flavors you love like:

• Turkey
• Prime rib
• Ham
• Dressing
• Stuffing
• Green bean casserole
• Broccoli casserole
• Macaroni and cheese
• Other holiday desserts

Recipe FAQ

Should you boil or bake sweet potatoes?

You can do either. In the end, both methods will cook the potatoes perfectly. From a nutritional standpoint, boiling preserves more vitamins than baking.

What do you pair with sweet potatoes?

• Chicken
• Pork 
• Turkey
• Duck
• Beef
• Fish
• Walnuts
• Oranges
• Pineapple
• Apples
• Carrots
• Onions
• Herbs and spices like chili pepper, cilantro, cinnamon, coconut, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves.

Are canned yams and sweet potatoes the same?

No. Although many people use the names interchangeably, they’re actually quite different. Yams have dry, starchy flesh that’s closer to a regular potato. Sweet potatoes, on the other hand, have softer flesh and are much sweeter.

Can you substitute canned yams for sweet potatoes?

No. Sweet potatoes and yams are so far removed from one another in taste and texture that they cannot be substituted for one another without drastically changing the taste of the dish.

Can you make sweet potato casserole ahead of time?

Absolutely. You can construct the casserole up to 4 days before baking. You can also freeze it before baking for up to 3 months.

Can you freeze leftover sweet potato casserole?

Sweet potato casserole freezes very well and will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Store the casserole covered in its original dish or in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze it in its original dish with a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil or in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

To reheat leftovers, place it in the oven and cover it with foil. Then bake at 300 degrees for 15 minutes until heated through.

Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients

This recipe only uses a few simple ingredients that you can find easily at your local grocery store. They’re so simple, in fact, that you might have most of them in your pantry already.

• Mashed sweet potatoes
• Sugar
• Butter
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Large eggs
• Brown sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Chopped pecans

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

Making this delicious copycat sweet potato casserole is just as easy, if not easier, than gathering up the ingredients. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!

Step 1: Bake the Sweet Potatoes

Wrap the sweet potatoes in foil and bake at 350 degrees for an hour and 10 minutes or until tender.

Step 2: Make the Sweet Potato Filling

Let the sweet potatoes cool just enough to handle safely, then scoop out the flesh and add it to a large bowl. Add the sugar, butter, vanilla, and eggs to the bowl with the sweet potatoes and mash thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a buttered 3-quart baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Crust

Stir all the crust ingredients together in a medium bowl, then sprinkle the pecan crumble topping mixture evenly over the top of the sweet potato mixture.

Step 4: Bake

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Then, let it sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Try This Delicious Ruth’s Chris Copycat Sweet Potato Casserole Today

This Ruth’s Chris copycat sweet potato casserole tastes just like the original that we all love so much! It’s absolutely the best sweet potato casserole recipe you’ll ever make, so it’s perfect for the holiday season. Give this one a try, and I guarantee you’ll be the hit of the holidays!

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