Best Cajun Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

CAJUN-SPICED MASHED SWEET POTATOES RECIPE

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Make and share this Cajun-Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shawnajean

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 limes, juice of
1/2 cup milk
cajun seasoning
salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 46, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.7

SPICY SWEET POTATOES

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The sweetness of the potatoes is offset by the spiciness of the Cajun pepper. Adjust the pepper to taste. My family absolutely loves this recipe!

Provided by Corinna

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun pepper seasoning
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to coat potatoes evenly. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 345.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CAJUN STYLE BAKED SWEET POTATO

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Tired of the same old baked sweet potato? Great for picnics and barbecues, these sweet potatoes are seasoned with a homemade herb and spice mix.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large sweet potatoes
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 16 g

CAJUN SWEET POTATOES

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Make and share this Cajun Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and black pepper