Recipe Contest

Sweet Rewards Recipe Contest


The Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission is once again excited to sponsor a contest in partnership with Louisiana Cookin’ to find the best sweet potato recipes in the country. This year’s entries can utilize fresh, frozen, or canned sweet potatoes.

The Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission knows that home cooks and food lovers across America cook up some amazing sweet potato dishes. Do you serve them up as an appetizer? Or how about an entrée or side dish? Desserts are, of course, a given!

We will award 5 category winners, one each in the following categories:

  • Fresh Sweet Potatoes
  • Canned Sweet Potatoes
  • Frozen Sweet Potatoes
  • Culinary Student
  • Professional Chef

Each category winner will receive $500.  A grand prize winner will be selected to receive $1000.  So start shopping for fresh, canned, or frozen Louisiana Sweet Potatoes and send us your best recipe! While you’re getting ready to cook up your masterpiece, take a look at the winning dishes from 2014 below. Click here to enter your recipe

 
Sponsored By: Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission, Louisiana Cookin’, Alexia, and Louisiana Culinary InstituteLouisiana Restaurant Association

 
 

Sweet Potato Butterscotch Pies - Grand Prize Winner


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Spiced Sweet Potato Squares with Brown Sugar Glaze - Fresh Category Winner


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Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Marmalade Ribbon - Canned Category Winner


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Sweet Potato "Fry-ttata" with Chorizo and Caramelized Onions - Frozen Category Winner


Sweet Potato & Conecuh Sausage Au Gratin - Professional Category Winner


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Panini Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Basil - Student Category Winner