Ruth’s Chris Steak House-Style Sweet Potato Casserole

Traditional sweet potato casserole with a touch of the holiday season that your family or guests will love.

This is the recipe that everyone will want seconds of! I think this is a life-changing experience. They will want to take home leftovers, and some might eat it for breakfast the next morning. It bakes beautifully and will be a hit year after year, whether you bring it to a potluck or make it for your own family.

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House-Style Sweet Potato Casserole

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  • Author: Russ Bratcher
  • Prep Time: 60
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Servings 1x
  • Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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Filling

5 cups cooked sweet potato (about 6 lb raw)

¾ cup sugar

3 eggs, beaten

½ tsp salt

¾ cup melted butter

¾ cup milk

2 ¼ tsp vanilla

Topping

1 cup light brown sugar

⅔ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

stick salted butter, melted


Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Pierce the sweet potatoes and bake for 60 minutes, or until soft. Cool a bit, peel, and mash.
  2. Lower oven temp to 325°F.
  3. In a bowl, stir mashed sweet potato, sugar, eggs, salt, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spread filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, toasted pecans, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp.

Notes

Make the casserole as directed, but leave the topping off. Cover and refrigerate. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature. Heat oven to 325°F. Add the topping, cover with foil, and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp.

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Russ Bratcher is a photographer and artist based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in creating portraits and visual stories for families, brands, and communities. A U.S. Air Force veteran and former art educator, he brings a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach to every project. When he’s not behind the camera, Russ enjoys exploring the coast, experimenting with sourdough recipes, and sharing insights to help others preserve what matters most.

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