Cheesy Roasted Onions With Smoked Paprika Recipes

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Combine the sweet potatoes, onion and garlic in a large bowl, and drizzle the olive oil over it, then toss to coat. Sprinkle the salt, pepper and smoked paprika over the potatoes, and toss again to coat. Tip the potatoes onto a sheet pan or into a shallow casserole, then cover it with foil.
• Roast the potatoes in the oven, tossing occasionally, until they are soft at the center and beginning to crisp at the edges, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot, drizzled with burned-scallion crema if you like.

PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Grate cheese into a medium sized bowl.
• Toast pecans, then rough chop in a food processor.
• Add drained pimentos, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cream cheese to the pecans in the food processor bowl. Process until as smooth as you'd like!
• Add pimento pecan mixture to the grated cheese; add mayonnaise and stir until well combined.
• Serve immediately, or chill for a better blend of flavors. Serve on crackers, celery sticks, or make into sandwiches!
• NOTE: I prefer the stiffer pimento cheese spread (as written) for toasted/grilled sandwiches! For a softer consistency, add 1-2 ounces more cream cheese, or increase the mayonnaise by 1-2 tablespoons.

ROASTED GARLIC AND SMOKED PAPRIKA POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes into about 1-inch cubes. Put into large pot of cold water (enough to cover) and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a steady, slow boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, dice celery and hard boiled eggs into a small dice. Set aside.
• Into a large bowl, stir together the minced onion, roasted garlic, sugar, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, spicy brown mustard, cider vinegar and mayo. Stir in reserved celery, eggs and bacon (if using).
• Fold in cooked and drained potatoes.
• Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator until serving time.

BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATOES AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a Dutch oven or deep ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate. Cook remaining chicken and transfer to plate. Combine onions and carrots in pan. Add remaining salt and sauté about 6 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaves and sherry; cook 2 minutes, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add paprika, chili powder, oregano and cayenne and stir until vegetables are coated with spices.
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Add tomatoes (using your fingers to break them up) and their juice and cook 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; cover and bake 2 1/2 hours. Serves 4.