Cajun Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Spice up your brunch or dinner with these stunning Cajun Scalloped Sweet Potatoes! Deeply baked with a spicy kick, this vibrant dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect alongside scrambled eggs and fruit for breakfast, or as a flavorful side to your favorite dinner entree. Adapted from Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe cookbook, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite. #CajunFood #SweetPotatoRecipe #ScallopedSweetPotatoes #BrunchIdeas #SideDish #MollieKatzen #SpicyRecipe

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 293.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

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How to Make Cajun Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sliced onions, and green bell pepper.
  3. Add Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and brown sugar; mix well.
  4. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the sweet potato slices.
  5. Pour half of the butter mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  6. Repeat layers with remaining sweet potatoes and butter mixture.
  7. Pour chicken broth evenly over the top layer.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly browned on top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

30g

Carbs

14g