Ruth Chris' Sweet Potato Casserole

By mamawoolie

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• CRUST
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• SWEET POTATO MIXTURE
• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs (well beaten)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1
Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside.


2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


3
Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a mixing bowl in the order listed. Mix thoroughly.


4
Pour mixture into buttered baking dish.


5
Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture.


6
Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving.