Sweet Potato Discs

Believe it or not I can't ever remember having sweet potatoes until we came to Canada.  Now, I don't think a day goes by that I don't have at least one in my potato bag.  It doesn't matter how they come - mashed, as fries, shredded, wedges, mixed with other veggies - no matter how, I just love them.  These are flavoured very subtly with a cajun seasoning, but use your favourite seasoning.  They are so simple to make and are delicious either as a side dish or even just a big plate of them on their own with some chive dotted sour cream to dip into - yummy!!

Sweet Potato Discs
serves 4 as a side dish

2-3 medium sweet potatoes
1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

• preheat the oven to 400 F, and place a wire rack over a large, rimmed baking tray;  set aside.
• wash the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch discs.  Place them into a large mixing bowl.
• sprinkle all the other ingredients evenly over the potato discs and using clean hands mix them thoroughly until each disc is completely coated.
• place the discs onto the wire racked baking tray, without overlapping.
• bake for 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through baking time, until browned slightly on the outside and the centres are soft.

 Sweet Potato Discs ingredients.

wash and slice the potatoes into 1/2 inch discs.

put the potatoes into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle over the remaining ingredients.

mix everything together so that each disc is covered thoroughly.

place onto a wire rack over a baking tray.

bake until browned on the outside and soft in the middle.

I served them alongside my Southwest 'Philly' Cheesesteak with some chive dotted sour cream for dipping.