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Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Spice up your life with these incredible Cajun-style baked sweet potatoes! Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe elevates the humble sweet potato with a homemade blend of herbs and spices. Say goodbye to boring baked potatoes and hello to tender, flavorful perfection!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 79.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

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How to Make Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Cajun spice mix: 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Wash and scrub 2 large sweet potatoes. Slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
  4. Drizzle each sweet potato half with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Generously rub the Cajun spice mix over the cut surface of each sweet potato half.
  6. Place sweet potatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 50-70 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Baking time may vary depending on the size of your sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

1g

Carbs

5g

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