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Crawfish Bread Filling Preparation

Crawfish Bread Recipe: Ultimate Southern Delight

Hungry for big flavor? This crawfish bread recipe merges tender crawfish, melty cheese, and Creole heat—turn any party into a taste fest! Bake now! hurry!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Cajun, Creole
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet – For cooking the crawfish mixture.
  • Cutting Board & Knife – For chopping vegetables and crawfish.
  • Mixing Bowls – For combining ingredients.
  • Baking Sheet – To hold the bread during baking.
  • Oven – For melting the cheese and crisping the bread.
  • Brush – For applying butter to the bread.
  • Spatula – For spreading the crawfish mixture.

Ingredients
  

For the Crawfish Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pound cooked crawfish tails chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese

For the Bread:

  • 1 French bread loaf or Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Crawfish Mixture

  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic, salt, Cajun seasoning, and paprika. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add crawfish tails, green onions, and parsley. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mix in mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and cheese.

Step 2: Prepare the Bread

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice French bread in half lengthwise.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder.
  • Spread crawfish mixture evenly on both halves.

Step 3: Bake & Serve

  • Place bread on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
  • Let cool slightly, then slice and serve hot.

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Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, Approximate)
  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~30g
  • Carbohydrates: ~45g
    • Fiber: ~3g
    • Sugar: ~4g
  • Fat: ~20g
    • Saturated Fat: ~10g
  • Sodium: ~800mg
  • Cholesterol: ~140mg
💡 For a lighter version, use whole wheat bread and reduce cheese.
Keyword Cajun appetizer, Crawfish bread recipe, Louisiana seafood