The Official Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Is Comfort on a Budget

When it comes to a steakhouse like Ruth’s Chris, you come for a juicy steak seared to your liking but stay for the classic, indulgent sides. One side that’s a signature on their menu is the sweet potato casserole, which features a sweet, creamy spud mixture topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan crust. You might associate sweet potato casserole with fall, but Ruth’s Chris serves it year-round and it’s so easy to recreate at home. Discover the restaurant’s official recipe for this hearty and warming side that shines on the dinner table.

The scoop on Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole

This casserole is made using mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla extract, pecans and other ingredients. Once the filling is combined, it’s placed in a baking pan and smoothed into an even layer. The pecan crust mixture is then sprinkled on top before the dish is baked until golden brown. While it’s unclear when this side was added to the menu, it’s a customer-favorite thanks to its rich sweetness and velvety texture.

Is it better to boil or bake sweet potatoes for sweet potato casserole?

Preparing a copycat version of this casserole is simple and starts with cooking the sweet potatoes. The official Ruth’s Chris recipe doesn’t state whether to boil or bake them, so the choice is yours. But make sure the spuds are fork-tender. Otherwise, it’s difficult to mash them into that smooth consistency this casserole is known for.

How to make Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole recipe

The actual recipe for this casserole isn’t a secret since it’s available on the steakhouse’s website. Feel free to customize it by adding cinnamon to the base for a hint of warm spice. Serve this casserole with this tender, reverse-seared steak or air fryer whole chicken for a hearty meal without the restaurant prices!

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

Crust mixture:

• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup flour
• ¾ cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
• ¼ cup melted butter

Sweet potato mixture:

• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 egg, well beaten
• ¼ cup butter

Directions:

• Yield: 4 servings

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a baking dish and set aside.
2. Combine ingredients for crust mixture in mixing bowl before setting aside.
3. Combine sweet potato mixture ingredients in a mixing bowl in the order listed. Combine thoroughly.
4. Pour sweet potato mixture into buttered baking dish.
5. Sprinkle crust mixture evenly onto surface of sweet potato mixture.
6. Bake for 30 minutes. Once golden brown, remove from the oven. Allow to set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. Enjoy!

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This story was originally published May 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM.