Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is an irresistible staple during the holidays with its rich, creamy texture and scrumptious brown sugar pecan crust topping.
If you love sweet potato casserole as much as I do, then get ready for the best thing you’ve ever seen. That’s right, today it’s all about that classic holiday dish. This version is an almost exact replication of the Ruth Chris version, and it’s absolutely amazing. I’ve been making sweet potato casserole for years, and I think I always made a darn good one, honestly. It wasn’t until I tried this version that I realized it couldn’t be any better. I mean, this casserole is absolutely the cream of the sweet potato crop. It’s the perfect sweet dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, and if you have any leftovers, it makes a great snack the next day!
Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
This delicious copycat sweet potato casserole is the ultimate sweet holiday dish. It tastes just like the classic Ruth Chris version! It starts with mashed sweet potatoes that are mixed with sugar, vanilla, egg, butter, and more. Then, that rich, sweet potato filling is topped with a brown sugar and pecan crust and baked to golden perfection. Every bite is absolute Heaven and a true taste of the holidays. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday table!
Why You’ll Love This Ruth Christ Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
- It’s an absolutely delicious and popular side dish recipe from the famous Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurant, and it’s a copycat version of their actual famous sweet potato casserole recipe.
- It’s a wonderful addition to the Thanksgiving and Christmas menu that everyone will enjoy.
- And, it’s so good, you’ll want to double or triple the recipe.
Tips
- Be sure you butter your dish to prevent sticking.
- The easiest way to mash sweet potatoes is with a hand mixer.
- Always let your casserole sit for about 30 minutes before serving so it can set up a bit.
Variations
- For a fun variation, mix some mini marshmallows into the sweet potato filling.
- Chopped walnuts will work if you don’t have pecans.
What to Serve with Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
Serve this delicious sweet potato casserole with all your favorite holiday favorites. It pairs well with everything you find on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table like:
- Roasted turkey
- Prime rib
- Ham
- Dressing
- Mac and cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Your favorite sides and desserts
Recipe FAQ
What is sweet potato casserole?
It’s a dessert dish made with mashed creamy sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, vanilla, milk, and eggs along with some sort of topping – usually either a sweet nut mixture or marshmallows.
Can I make sweet potato casserole ahead of time?
Yes. You can make sweet potato casserole a couple of days ahead of time, but don’t cook it. Follow all the directions until it’s time to bake it. Then, store the casserole in the fridge and bake it on the day you plan to serve it.
How long does sweet potato casserole last in the fridge?
It will last for 4 to 5 days covered in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze sweet potato casserole?
Yes, you can. Construct the casserole, but don’t bake it. Instead, wrap the baking dish in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
How do you reheat sweet potato casserole?
Cover your casserole dish with foil and bake for about 15 minutes at 300 degrees to reheat.
How to Store Leftovers
Store your leftover casserole covered in its original dish or in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, wrap the dish in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll have most of them in your kitchen already, and the rest are all readily available at your local grocery store.
- Mashed sweet potatoes
- Sugar
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Large egg
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Chopped pecans
How to Make Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
This casserole is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make. It takes less than a handful of ingredients and very little time.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Sweet Potato Mixture
Combine the sweet potato mixture ingredients together in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Make the Crust
In a small bowl, stir the crust topping ingredients together and spread evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Step 4: Bake
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Then, let it sit for 30 minutes before serving.
Try This Delicious Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Today
This delicious Ruth Chris sweet potato casserole is the exact recipe that we all love so much. It’s rich, sweet, and loaded with classic holiday flavor. Give this recipe a try, and I know it will be your new holiday sweet potato casserole go-to. Even the non-sweet potato lovers will enjoy it too because it’s just so good!
More Delicious Side Dish Recipes You’ll Enjoy
Bacon Green Beans – These delicious green beans are always a favorite and on our dinner table for every holiday. They are so flavorful and delicious.
Cheesy Garlic Scalloped Potatoes – These scalloped potatoes are loaded with three different types of cheese, garlic, and sour cream. They are definitely a delicious side dish recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole – A delicious side dish recipe to add to the holiday menu. Loaded with kielbasa sausage, green beans and potatoes, this makes a complete meal or a hearty side dish. recipe everyone always raves about.
And, here is a Cheesy Funeral Potatoes recipe from our other blog, Deliciously Seasoned, that you might enjoy as well.
Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole {Copycat Recipe}
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 2½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, well beaten
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and butter a 2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large pot of water over medium high heat, boil sweet potatoes until tender. Drain. Or bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.
- Using a medium bowl, combine sweet potato ingredients together and stir to combine thoroughly. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir all the crust topping ingredients together and spread evenly over the surface of the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes and let sit for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Hi Terri, this sweet potato casserole sounds delicious! Do you know if the cooked sweet potatoes can be substituted with canned Bruce’s Yams (sweet potatoes in syrup) to save time? Thanks for sharing this recipe, Kari
Hi Kari, I personally haven’t used those and have only made this recipe as written. I bet it would work. Let me know if you end up doing that and how it turns out. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. :)