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Crawfish Bread with Cajun Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Crawfish Bread recipe is a flavorful French bread appetizer featuring sautéed crawfish tails mixed with a creamy blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and cheeses, all seasoned with Cajun spices. Perfectly baked and broiled to a golden bubbly finish, it offers a deliciously indulgent seafood treat with vibrant vegetable notes.

Ingredients

Bread Base

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Main Filling

  • 1 pound cooked crawfish tails, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Creole mustard (or spicy brown mustard)
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other melty cheese)

For Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Red chili flakes or paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crawfish bread.
  2. Prepare Bread: Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise in half. If desired, scoop out some of the interior bread to create space for the filling. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
  4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
  5. Add Crawfish and Seasoning: Mix in the cooked crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
  6. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the pan and stir continually until it melts completely and blends evenly with the other ingredients, about 2 minutes.
  7. Combine Filling Ingredients: Transfer the cooked mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, shredded Parmesan, and cheddar cheese until well combined to create a creamy filling.
  8. Fill Bread: Spread the creamy crawfish mixture evenly over the prepared French bread halves.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 12 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
  10. Broil for Finish: Increase the oven setting to broil and place the bread under the broiler. Broil for a few minutes until the bread becomes toasty and the topping bubbles and turns golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  11. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and sprinkle with red chili flakes or paprika before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked or thawed crawfish tails for best flavor.
  • You can substitute other melty cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack if preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spiciness level.
  • Broil carefully as the topping can brown quickly.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or a cold beverage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/crawfish-bread-with-cajun-cream-cheese-filling-recipe/