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crawfish bread

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sylvia Waldsmith
@sylviaskitchen
Gautier, MS

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!

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 @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crawfish bread

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

How To Make crawfish bread

  • Saute onion, green pepper, and celery; add garlic.
    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.
  • Add crawfish tails, tomatoes, and seasoning.
    2
    Add crawfish tails, tomatoes, and seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to cool for 5 – 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and scallions. Stir in cooled crawfish.
    3
    In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and scallions. Stir in cooled crawfish and mix.
  • Spoon mixture over bread and bake.
    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!
  • Cut into slices and serve.
    5
    Cut bread into slices and serve.
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