Sandra Deys Cajun Pork Burgers With Grilled Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

SPICY CAJUN SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH BLUE CHEESE YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl mix together the smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, sea salt and cayenne powder.
• Place the sweet potato strips in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and mix well. Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes and mix them together so that each fry is well coated in spices.
• Divide the fries between the two baking sheets, making sure none of the fries are touching. Bake in the oven for 30-40 mins, turning halfway. They are ready when they start to brown.
• While the fries are in the oven, make the blue cheese yogurt. In a small bowl mix together all the blue cheese yogurt ingredients and set aside.
• Serve the fries with a little chopped parsley on top and the blue cheese yogurt on the side.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking sheet in the oven.
• On a cutting board, slice the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Slice each half into 6 wedges. Place wedges in a large bowl, add canola oil, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place the fries onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the fries and bake for another 15 minutes until brown and crispy. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

CAJUN SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Whisk olive oil, hot sauce, cumin, thyme, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes and toss until evenly coated. Transfer coated fries to a stoneware sheet or baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip fries and continue cooking until lightly browned, 8 to 15 minutes more.

CALIFORNIA BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Bake the sweet potato fries as the label directs. Meanwhile, combine the beef, scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, 3 1/2 to 4 inches wide. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the patties and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook to medium doneness, another 2 minutes.
• Divide the lettuce leaves among plates, layering a few leaves to create 2 "buns" per plate. Put a burger on one of the lettuce buns on each plate. Top each with 2 tablespoons hummus, slices of the cucumber, beets, radishes and avocado and some sprouts. Serve with the sweet potato fries.

GARLIC AND HERB GRILLED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Heat the grill to high.
• While the potatoes are cooling, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small saute pan on the grates of the grill. Add the garlic, thyme and chili flakes and cook until the garlic is just soft, about 45 seconds. Remove from the heat.
• Slice each potato in half lengthwise then slice each half into 3 or 4 wedges, depending on the size. Brush the wedges with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt. Grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove to a platter and immediately toss with the garlic mixture and chopped parsley.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
• Use peeler to peel sweet potatoes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise then cut into 1/2-inch thick fries.
• Place sweet potato fries in a large mixing bowl. Add oil and spices. Toss until they are thoroughly coated with spices.
• Spread fries in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Place in preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes turning once to ensure even cooking. Remove from oven and serve hot.

CAJUN PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut sausage into large chunks and place in a food processor. Grind sausage into crumbles. Combine ground sausage with pork, vegetables, garlic, thyme, hot sauce and a little salt and pepper. Form mixture into patties and cook 7 minutes on each side on an indoor electric grill preheated to high. To cook in a skillet, heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat and cook burgers 6 to 7 minutes on each side. For outdoor grill, cook patties 6-inches from hot coals or over medium high gas heat 6 minutes on each side, covered.
• Mix chili sauce, mayonnaise, and sweet relish in a small bowl. Serve burgers on crusty rolls with special sauce, lettuce, and tomato. Serve with red bean salad and Cajun oven fries.
• P.S. Don't forget a cold beer for Pop!

CAJUN SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Cut each potato crosswise into about 4-inch chunks, then cut lengthwise into 1/2x1/2-inch strips.
• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix Cajun seasoning and cumin. Add potatoes; toss until evenly coated. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, arrange potatoes in single layer.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until potatoes are lightly browned and tender. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Serve sauce with fries.

CAJUN TURKEY BURGERS WITH CAYENNE CURLY FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In large bowl combine all ingredients and toss until fries are well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy.
• In small bowl combine all ingredients and mix until blended. Set aside.;
• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• In a bowl mix together the ground turkey, onions and bell peppers, bacon pieces, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, salt, and ground black pepper.
• Wet hands to prevent sticking, and form 4 patties of equal size. Spray grill pan with cooking spray.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Place all the ingredients into a small serving bowl and stir until combined.
• Place the cooked burgers on the buns and serve with lettuce, tomato, onion and ranch dressing.