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Roasted Cajun Mashed Potatoes
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Potatoes are roasted in cajun seasonings, then mashed with cream cheese, & butter in this delicious Cajun Mashed Potatoes recipe, served with Cajun Turkey!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Cajun
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Servings
8
people
Calories
555
Author
Whitney Bond
Ingredients
Oven Roasted Cajun Turkey
14
lb
Jennie-O Oven Ready Cajun Style Turkey
Roasted Cajun Mashed Potatoes
3
lbs
russet potatoes
peeled & cubed
6
cloves
garlic
¼
cup
olive oil
1
tsp
black pepper
1
tsp
kosher salt
½
tsp
oregano
½
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
paprika
½
tsp
cayenne pepper
½
tsp
thyme leaves
½
cup
butter
at room temperature
4
oz
cream cheese
cubed (at room temperature)
2
cups
heavy cream
at room temperature
Instructions
Oven Roasted Cajun Turkey
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Remove the turkey from the outer packaging.
Place in a roasting pan with at least 2 inch high sides.
Cut 6 small slits in the cooking bag and pull the bag away from the turkey.
Place in the oven for 3 hours 30 minutes - 4 hours, or until a meat thermomember reaches 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh.
Let turkey rest 15 minutes in the cooking bag.
Cut open the cooking bag, remove the turkey and slice.
Prepare the gravy package according to instructions on the package.
Roasted Cajun Mashed Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Toss the potatoes and garlic with the olive oil, black pepper, kosher salt, oregano, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and thyme leaves.
Spread the potatoes into an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl, add the butter, cream cheese and heavy cream.
Use an electric hand mixture to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Cooking time and nutrition information provided is for the roasted cajun mashed potatoes only and does not include the oven roasted cajun turkey.
Nutrition
Serving:
6
g
|
Calories:
555
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
34
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
45
g
|
Saturated Fat:
24
g
|
Cholesterol:
127
mg
|
Sodium:
469
mg
|
Potassium:
789
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
1610
mg
|
Vitamin C:
10.7
mg
|
Calcium:
82
mg
|
Iron:
1.7
mg