Best Cajun Stuffed Potatoes Recipes

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CAJUN SHRIMP WITH POTATOES



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"This is a quick-and-easy version of a seafood-stuffed baked potato," explains Angelique Schultz from her home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. "Not only does this recipe reduce prep time, it cuts down on cleanup, too. I buy cooked crumbled bacon to speed it along even more."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • In a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine onion and oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and celery; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Add the potatoes, salt, Cajun seasoning and pepper. , Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until potatoes are nearly tender. Stir in shrimp and bacon. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until shrimp is pink and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CAJUN STUFFED POTATOES



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Categories     Potato     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 medium Yukon gold or small baking potatoes (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided $
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1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion $
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3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper $
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1/2 cup thinly sliced celery $
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic $
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3/4 teaspoon salt $
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3/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 3/4 cup (6 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened $
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2 tablespoons butter, softened $
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 1/2 pounds frozen cooked crawfish meat, thawed

Steps:

  • . Preheat oven to 450°. 2. Pierce potatoes with a fork; brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Bake at 450° for 50 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes from oven; cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, and scoop pulp out of skins, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Place pulp in a large bowl; coarsely mash pulp. 3. Preheat broiler to high. 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 5 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to pan; sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper); sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cheese, butter, and herbs, stirring until smooth. 5. Stir cheese mixture and crawfish into potato pulp. Place 1/2 cup crawfish mixture in each potato shell. Arrange stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes or until browned.

CAJUN MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 sticks butter
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all of the steam to escape.
  • Turn off the heat before adding the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream and Cajun Seasoning. Mash, mash, mash! Next, add the seasoning salt, salt and pepper. Mash to combine.
  • Place the lid on the pan to keep the potatoes warm until you are ready to serve.
  • Combine the garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne.

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