Cajun Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This Cajun sweet potato shepherd's pie is a must-try when you find yourself having extra Cajun sausages at home. The sausage takes the dish to another level.
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 large sweet potato - peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons coconut milk- 1 pound Cajun sausage
½ pound ground pork (minced pork)
1 package Italian herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme, and sometimes basil and parsley)
2 medium carrots - diced
2 medium zucchini - diced
2 medium summer squash (yellow zucchini) - diced
1 dash salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a stock pot, boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, combine with coconut milk and mash. Set aside for later.
- In a large skillet, brown sausage and pork. Remove the browned meats from pan leaving 2 tablespoons fat.
- Add carrots. Cook until brown, frequently stirring, for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, seasoning blend, squash and zucchini. Add salt, black pepper, and Cayenne pepper to taste. Cover and cook until tender, frequently stirring, for about 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked vegetables and sausage in a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with sweet potatoes.
- Bake 35 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 19gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 1063mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 19749IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
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