Cheesy Cajun Crawfish Bread
Cheesy Cajun Crawfish Bread is a mouthwatering dish that combines rich crawfish with creamy cheeses and zesty Cajun spices, all baked to perfection on a crispy French bread base. This delightful treat is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or cozy family dinners. With its gooey topping and irresistible flavor, it will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 slices 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crawfish tails (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 French bread loaf (about 12 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crawfish tails, and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
- Generously spread the mixture onto each half of the bread.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, slice into pieces, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg