Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Note: To cook sweet potatoes first wash and dry them carefully then you can either: 1) Bake them at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes 2) Boil them for 30 minutes or 3) Pierce them with a fork and microwave them for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 3

Spray a medium-size casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Step 4

For the crust: Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside.

Step 5

Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a large mixing bowl in the order listed.

Step 6

Beat thoroughly with a hand mixer for about 3-4 minutes to increase the fluffiness of the sweet potato mixture.

Step 7

Add a splash of milk if needed and mix.

Step 8

Pour mixture into the baking dish.

Step 9

Bake for 25 minutes.

Step 10

At this point, dish can be covered and refrigerated for a couple of days.

Step 11

Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture and return to oven for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving.

Step 13

The brown sugar and pecan crust should be slightly browned and crunchy.