Cajun Potatoes

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Baby Potatoes: You want to use small potatoes that can be cooked whole. You can buy Baby Gold Potatoes, Baby Red Potatoes, Baby Salad potatoes, or Gemstone Potatoes.
Cajun Seasoning: I use my homemade Cajun seasoning, but you can use your favorite store-bought brand if you prefer. 

We've tested this recipe at least 3 times to ensure it works well for you, have a look at our tips for getting the best dish you can!

• Even though most cajun seasonings have salt in them, you still want to salt the potato water as it will travel inside the potato, whereas the cajun seasoning will only season the skin.
• Once the potatoes have been drained, allow them to steam dry for a while so they are dry. This will ensure they roast in the oven rather than steam.
• When mixing the potatoes with the oil and seasonings, I like to do it in the roasting dish; this saves having to wash another dish up.

Why You'll Love These Cajun Potatoes

• They are packed with flavor.
• They are a versatile side that goes with a variety of meals.
• Potatoes are a healthy and easy-to-find ingredient.
• You can make them mild or spicy, depending on your seasoning blend.

These are all just suggestions and things that have worked in our test kitchen, but it is your dinner, so adapt it to suit your family. That is the beauty of cooking; we can all create our own delicious meals.

• You can use large potatoes cut into chunks or wedges.
• Add extra spice by adding some cayenne pepper to the potatoes along with the cajun seasoning.
• Instead of white potatoes, you can use a sweet potato. They won't need par-boiling.
• Add some cauliflower to the potatoes and roast them together.
• Add extra spice with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Mains: Serve these cajun potatoes as a side next to your grilled cajun chicken or chicken fried chicken. You could add them to a steak with blue cheese butter or serve them with fish or with some cajun shrimp.

Wine: These potatoes are a delicious mix of spicy coating and creamy potato. Perfect for serving with an off-dry Riesling or Gewürztraminer. Or play with the roasted spices and go for a Gamay or a Zinfandel.