Creole Sweet Potatoes

There is a co-op just a few blocks from my apartment that makes the most delicious side dish: Creole yams.

They’re oven-roasted until they’re tender on the inside with a slight crunch on the outside and the ends. They are seasoned with a variety of spices, and have just the right amount of kick.

I recently tried making creole yams at home, except that I used sweet potatoes instead. They turned out great and tasted almost exactly like the co-op creole yams.

Now that I know how to make them at home, I can save money and control the spice level too (read: add more cayenne pepper!)

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Creole Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time:10 min

Total Time:50 min

Serve with seasoned Greek yogurt or sour cream dip, sriracha mayonnaise, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt, to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375F. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Add spices and mix to ensure that the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
• Place in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.