Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until tender, or about 1 hour.