Popeye's Mashed Potatoes and Cajun Gravy
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My Popeye's Mashed Potatoes and Cajun Gravy is THE best copycat recipe! Rich savory brown gravy with bold Cajun flavors and buttery potatoes!
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Ingredients
Cajun Gravy
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 chicken gizzard
- 1/4 cup ground beef
- 1/4 cup ground pork
- 2 tablespoons green bell pepper , minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 can beef broth , 14 ounce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 1/2 pounds potatoes , peeled and quartered, soak in cold water until ready to cook
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté chicken gizzard in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked.
- Remove gizzard from the pan and let cool. Finely mince the gizzard after it has cooled.
- Combine beef, pork, and gizzard in bowl, mix with your hands until well blended.
- Add minced bell pepper to the saucepan and sauté it for 1 minute.
- Add meat mixture to the pan and cook until brown. Mash meat into tiny pieces as it browns.
- Add water and beef broth to the saucepan, then immediately whisk in cornstarch and flour.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gravy until thick, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- While gravy is simmering, prepare mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes
- In a large stockpot bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil along with the potatoes and boil for 15-18 minutes.
- Add the milk and butter together in a small saucepan and heat until steaming.
- Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pot on low heat and mash them well before adding in the milk and butter mixture and continuing to mash the potatoes until as creamy as desired.
- Top Mashed Potatoes with ladle of Cajun Gravy to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
1116mg
(47%)
Potassium
1114mg
(32%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
388IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1116mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1114mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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