Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

This is absolutely divine! Ruth has done it again! Note, the first time I made this I noticed there was a bit of extra liquid left over, next time I will adjust the amount of butter and/or add a bit more potato.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• CRUST

• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (pecans preferred)
• 1⁄2 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)
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup)

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.