Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole - Ruth's Chris Copycat Recipe (2024)

Try this Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole recipe copycat for an easy and delicious Thanksgiving side dish your family will devour! Creamy, fluffy, and delicious, this healthier sweet potato casserole is easy to make for Thanksgiving dinner or any special occasion! Made with no refined sugar and dairy-free, you are going to love adding this to your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

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Ingredients & Variations For This Recipe

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

Pecan Crust Ingredients

Chopped pecans create a nutty and warm crust that tops the sweet potato souffle. Substitute pecans for walnuts. To make with no nuts, use rolled oats for an oatmeal topping without nuts.

Coconut sugar sweetens the crust and gives it a delicious brown sugar flavor without refined sugar. Substitute coconut sugar for honey or maple syrup. Use monk fruit sweetener to make it with no sugar.

Make the brown sugar pecan crust with brown sugar for the classic recipe.

Melted butter brings the pecan crust together and enhances the flavor of the pecans.

All-purpose flour creates a crumbly, streusel-like crust.

Sweet Potato Filling Ingredients

Cooked canned sweet potatoes make this recipe easy to make. Canned yams are an excellent replacement. Fresh sweet potatoes can be pre-cooked and then used.

Eggs help the sweet potato layer to be fluffy and airy, like a souffle. To make without eggs, add 2 tablespoon of vanilla almond milk or aquafaba.

Salt helps to balance out the sweetness of the sweet potato filling. Vanilla extract provides a warm flavor in many sweet recipes - you'll swear this is a Thanksgiving dessert!

How to Make This Recipe

Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

Step 1 - Combine the Pecan Crust Ingredients

Mix together the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Place it in the refrigerator while you mix the potato layer.

Prepare an 8X8 baking dish or individual ramekins by spraying the dish with cooking spray or lightly buttering it.

Step 2 - Mix the Sweet Potatoes and Souffle Ingredients

Use cooked sweet potatoes or canned yams to create the potato base. Combine potatoes in a large bowl along with salt, vanilla extract, and salt.

Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to mix for about 4 minutes or until light & fluffy.

Step 3 - Spread Sweet Potato Mixture

Spread the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes.

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Step 4 - Top with Pecan Crust

Spread the pecan streusel crust mixture over the top of the sweet potato mixture and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Storage, Reheating, Freezing, and Doubling Tips

How do you store sweet potato casserole?

Allow the casserole to cool to room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing is not recommended.

What is the best way to reheat sweet potato casserole?

Reheat in the oven until warmed through or individual portions in the microwave.

Can I double this recipe to make it for a crowd?

Double the recipe by using a 9X13 pan to make it for a larger group.

Other Recipe Tips for Success

• If you want to make this Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole with no nuts, try substituting oatmeal topping for pecans. Replace equal parts rolled oats for pecans.
• Rinse sweet potatoes in a colander to remove any syrup that may still be on them from being in the can.
• Use canned yams for ease.
• Add a little indulgence by topping with marshmallows if you prefer that classic topping over the pecan topping.
• Add in a teaspoon of cinnamon, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, and/or ginger if you like those warm spicy flavors.

What Food Pairs Well With Sweet Potatoes?

Sweet potato casserole pairs well with any savory meat like turkey meatloaf, ribeye steak, oven-baked chicken, or air fryer pork tenderloin.

You can pair it with another Ruth's Chris Steakhouse recipe - this Asian Chilean Sea Bass recipe.

Pair this recipe with ourair fryer turkey breast,garlic parmesan brussel sprouts,dairy-free mashed potatoes, andblistered green beansfor a simple and healthy Thanksgiving meal.

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