Description
Golden, cheesy Crawfish Bread filled with tender crawfish, sautéed vegetables, and a gooey cheese-mayonnaise binder, perfect for parties or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
- French Bread Loaf: 1 large loaf
- Crawfish Tails: 1 pound (peeled and cooked)
- Butter: 4 tablespoons
- Yellow Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Green Bell Pepper: 1, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Creole Seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Green Onions: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked crawfish tails, Creole seasoning, and chopped parsley, cook 1–2 minutes to combine, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, and chopped green onions. Fold the crawfish and vegetable mixture into the cheese mixture until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slice the French bread loaf lengthwise and hollow out a portion of each half to create space for the filling, leaving a sturdy crust to hold the mixture.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon and spread the crawfish-cheese filling evenly into both hollowed halves of the bread, pressing lightly so the filling is compact and distributed.
- Cook to Perfection: Place the filled bread halves on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to turn golden.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and let the loaf rest 3 to 5 minutes to set. Optionally sprinkle a bit more chopped parsley and a light dusting of Creole seasoning or cracked black pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into thick pieces or serve as an appetizer platter. Serve warm and enjoy the contrast of crusty bread and gooey, flavorful filling.
Notes
- Tip: Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and texture.
- Tip: Thaw frozen crawfish completely and drain well to avoid a watery filling.
- Tip: Prepare the filling ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours for faster assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: crawfish bread, cajun, creole, party appetizer, seafood bread, cheesy bread