Sunday, November 08, 2009
Food, Recipes
Hot potato
Photos/courtesy of Ruth’s Chris Steak House
At Ruth’s Chris Steak House, an entire section of our menu is devoted to potatoes, and one of my favorites is our sweet potato casserole. With sweet potatoes and pecans, this simple, yet decadent dish is the perfect side to any fall meal and will wow friends and family when accompanied by a Thanksgiving turkey.
One of the best flavors of fall, the sweet potato is very versatile. In this simple recipe, its natural sweetness and soft texture shines through, and the color is incredibly vibrant. A hearty vegetable, the sweet potato is filled with vitamins and nutrients. One serving has nearly 800 percent of the recommended daily value of Vitamin A, 65 percent of Vitamin C and is filled with fiber.
Sweet potato’s natural sugars blended with the addition of sugar, brown sugar and vanilla make sweet potato casserole quite a treat. One of my favorite ways to enjoy sweet potato casserole is for dessert, served a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. In fact, we often have many Ruth’s Chris regulars who request their sweet potato casserole this way as a sweet end to their hearty steak dinner.
Whether or not you serve sweet potato casserole with dinner or dessert, it is one dish that is simple, delicious and sure to please a crowd – just in time for the holidays.
If you prefer to take a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving, order our sweet potato casserole and any of our other delicious sides to go with a 48-hour advance notice. You can also join us at any of the four metro Atlanta locations on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy our regular dinner menu in addition to a traditional turkey dinner. SP
Jason Perry is the executive chef at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, which is located in the Embassy Suites in Kennesaw at 620 Chastain Road. 770-420-1985. www.ruthschris.com.
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Serves 6
Ingredients:
Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
Crust Mixture:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
- 1/3 stick butter, melted
Instructions:
Combine crust mixture in a mixing bowl, and set aside. Combine sweet potato mixture ingredients into a mixing bowl in the order listed. Combine thoroughly. Pour mixture into buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving.