Cajun Style Sweet Potato Food

CAJUN SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 C).
• Leave the skin on and cut sweet potatoes into thin, even match sticks with a very sharp knife.
• Transfer to two baking sheets and drizzle with olive oil. Then sprinkle with seasonings, sugar and toss.
• Transfer fries to 1 large or 2 baking sheets (or more if making a larger batch) and arrange in a single layer to ensure they crisp up.
• Bake for 15 minutes and flip/stir to cook on the other side. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until brown and crispy. You'll know they're done when the edges are dark brown and crispy.
• Remove from oven and either serve as is or drizzle with a bit of maple syrup (or honey if not vegan) to offset spiciness.
• Serve plain or with your favorite dip, such as Whiskey BBQ Ketchup.

CAJUN SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place cubed sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
• Add remaining ingredients, stir, cover and bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

CAJUN BAKED SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the paprika,brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder,thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; rub the halves with olive oil, then rub the seasoning mix over the open half of each potato.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.

CAJUN STYLE SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each half with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over the cut surface of each half. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

SWEET POTATO PONE (CAJUN)

Steps:

• FOR THE PONE: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, then butter a 9"x9"x2" baking dish.
• In a mixing bowl, with a hand-held mixer, cream the sugar & butter, then gradually beat in the molasses & orange juice.
• In another container, from the 1 lemon, mince the zest & set it aside while removing & discarding the white pith from the lemon. After that, seed the lemon & chop the pulp fine, before adding this pulp to the sugar/butter mixture, along with the orange zest, eggs, seasonings & brandy, mixing well to combine.
• Add the grated sweet potatoes & mix well, then smooth this mixture into the prepared baking dish & bake for 1 hour.
• FOR THE CANDIED LEMON SLICES: Meanwhile, cut the 2 lemons crosswise into 1/8-inch slices & remove the seeds.
• In a covered pan, boil the sugar with the water for 5 minutes, then remove the cover & boil rapidly until syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (236 degrees F), then remove the pan from the heat.
• Dip lemon slices in the syrup & put them on a baking sheet to dry until ready to use.
• As soon as the pone is done, transfer the entire pone square to a rack to cool.
• When cooled, cut into 12 bars & top each with a candied lemon slice.

CAJUN-SPICED MASHED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer about 20 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are done. Check by piercing with a fork; there should be no resistance. Drain well.
• Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork, or use a food mill.
• Add the lime juice and stir well. Add the milk and stir. Add Cajun seasoning, to taste.

CAJUN STYLE BAKED SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Brush each half with olive oil. Rub the season mix over the cut surface of each half. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, or in a shallow pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.

CAJUN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and oil. Arrange potatoes in a single layer in two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray.
• Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 20 minutes.
• Combine the brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, salt and cayenne; sprinkle over potatoes.
• Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until tender.