FRENCH QUARTER SWEET POTATO CAKE #SP5

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Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Bourbon street has nothing on this...sweet and savory with andouille sausage, sauteed shrimp, tangy green tomato all sitting on a sweet potato cake! Great as an appetizer, side dish, or made larger for a main dish...with this mix of flavors you'll make everyone's tastebuds happy!

Provided by Tiffani P.

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
1 (24 ounce) bag Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes
1 lb tail-on medium raw shrimp
1 (12 ounce) package andouille sausages
2 medium green tomatoes or 2 medium tomatillos, if green tomatoes are not available

Steps:

  • Heat non-stick sautee pan over medium heat. Cut andouille sausage on the bias. When the pan is hot, add sausage and cook until edges are golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Set aside.
  • Slice green tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices. In the same pan, turn up the heat to medium-high and heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter making sure to scrape all the brown bits left by the andouille sausage. When butter is foaming, add tomato slices and sautee 2 minutes per side. Tomatoes should have nice browning on both sides. Set aside.
  • Open Simply Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes and divide potatoes into 6 round balls (more or less if you are doing small appetizers or larger entree with this recipe). Using your hands, form flat patties with sweet potatoes (each should be about 1/2 inch thick). Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add sweet potato cakes. Cook approximately 4-5 minutes per side flipping once.
  • Heat last 1/2 tablespoon of butter in sautee pan over medium heat and cook shrimp until shrimp turns pink (about 2-3 minutes) flipping shrimp to cook both sides.
  • Plate the dish by placing one sweet potato cake on plate, top with one slice sauteed green tomato, followed by andouille sausage slices, and finish with a few sauteed shrimp. Serve immediately.

sintayehu daba
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the picture. It was still tasty, but it was a little dry.


Lalchan Khan (মিঃ লালচান)
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This is the best sweet potato cake I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cake is always moist and delicious.


Pratap Yadav
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Nasir Malik
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Woke__ Beats
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potato, but this cake was surprisingly good! The spices really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes.


Gasaro Peace
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Delicious! This cake was a hit at my potluck.


Mariah Rose
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This was a great recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


ASHRAF RAFI
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Muhammed Shameer
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This cake is amazing! The sweet potatoes give it a moist and dense texture, and the spices give it a warm and inviting flavor.


Ho Ta Abushama
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I've made this cake a few times now and it's always delicious. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sabha Tabassum
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This sweet potato cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.