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ruth's chris mashed sweet potato recipe

Ruth's Chris Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is renowned for its sensational sides, and their mashed sweet potato recipe is no exception!
Transforming simple ingredients into an elegant dish, these mashed sweet potatoes blend a creamy texture with the ideal hint of sweetness.
Keep in mind to fold in a touch of vanilla extract, as it enhances the natural flavors of the sweet potatoes beautifully.
Plus, the crunch of the pecan topping adds a happy contrast in every bite!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 8
Ingredients
  
  • 4 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup Butter melted
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, 1/2 cup of softened butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and whole milk.
  • Stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  • Spread it evenly to ensure a consistent bake.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted 1/3 cup butter.
  • Mix with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle this crumb mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
  • The topping should be golden brown and the sweet potato filling should be warm and creamy.