crawfish bread

Name: Crawfish Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) celery, finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 12-16 ounce(s) frozen crawfish, thawed and rinsed; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (10 oz); 1 tablespoon(s) Cajun seasoning or to taste; 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 5 stalk(s) scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 large loaf French bread

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Sylvia Waldsmith

Gautier, MS

Updated on Jul 30, 2024

This is one of my "go-to" appetizers! It's easy and flavorful and says "Welcome to the South"! If you aren't a crawfish fan, substitute shrimp (peeled and deveined) for the crawfish. Or, if you're feeling it... substitute crabmeat. This bread will disappear from the table!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Tender and juicy crawfish pair well with a mixture of vegetables, mayonnaise, and cheese in this crawfish bread. The flavor is unique and has a lovely Cajun flair. There's a kick from the spices. Once toasted, the bread is crispy and chewy while the crawfish mixture is creamy. Cut into bite-size pieces and it's a delicious appetizer.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
12-16 ounces frozen crawfish, thawed and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (10 oz)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 stalks scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 large loaf French bread

How To Make crawfish bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saute pan (or skillet), melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook a few minutes more.

Step 2

Add crawfish tails, tomatoes, and seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to cool for 5 – 10 minutes.
Step 3

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and scallions. Stir in cooled crawfish and mix.
Step 4

Cut the bread in half and then cut the bread lengthwise (making 4 pieces). Spoon the mixture evenly on the four pieces. Place in oven for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 3 – 5 minutes or until tops are lightly brown. Watch closely so they don’t burn!
Step 5

Cut bread into slices and serve.
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