Indulge in Easy Cajun Crawfish Bread for a Flavor Explosion

Enjoy this Cajun Crawfish Bread, a quick and tasty appetizer ready in just 25 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

1 loaf French bread crispy exterior and soft interior

For the Filling

½ cup garlic butter adds rich flavor
¼ cup chopped green onions adds freshness
1 pound crawfish tails sweet and tender
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning infuses bold flavors
1 cup cheese blend mozzarella and cheddar mix

For Garnishing

to taste hot sauce for extra heat
to taste fresh parsley or additional green onions for garnish

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
baking sheet
parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cajun Crawfish Bread

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice your French bread loaf lengthwise, keeping it connected at the hinge.
Spread garlic butter evenly on both halves of the sliced bread.
Sauté chopped green onions in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning to the skillet; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Mix half of the cheese blend into the crawfish mixture until melted.
Spoon the crawfish mixture onto the bottom half of the prepared French bread.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese blend over the crawfish filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh chopped green onions and hot sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh or frozen crawfish tails. Adjust seasoning as per your taste.

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