Crawfish Bread

I knew I needed to share this recipe with all of you as soon as I took my first bite. This Crawfish Bread is a dish that everyone is going to love. It is easy to make, it is colorful, slightly savory, and guaranteed to be delicious.

Loaded with crawfish meat, tomatoes, and select spices this is an easy appetizer that does not take long to make.

You need to make this as soon as possible, just so you can see how right I am when it comes to how good this bread is.

It all starts with a loaf of French bread, then you will layer the remaining ingredients on top and be shocked by the aroma, the wonderful taste that makes your mouth water waiting for more.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s a family friendly crawfish bread. What’s great is that it’s not overly spicy or flavorful, which means even the picky kids may still be interested in it.
• This is the best crawfish bread recipe for its incredible flavor. It’s rich and filling.
• It’s an authentic option. Unlike other recipes out there, this is more of a traditional version that may remind you of your childhood.
• This is a simple crawfish bread meal. While there is a bit of work involved, it’s not a hard recipe, and that means you’ll have no problem making this easy crawfish bread for beginners.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

You could use Cherry tomatoes, just cut them in half. This will give you a burst of flavor and could be easier to find.

You could add more of the Cajun Seasoning or less, it all depends on your taste. Spice it up as directed here and then alert it for other versions next time.

Choose a different type of bread. You can use another type if you have another crusty bread on hand.

Adjust the amount of crawfish in it to make it more of a meal or more like an appetizer.

Ingredients:

• Crawfish tail meat
• Unsalted butter
• Minced garlic
• Wild Wonders Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
• Cajun seasoning
• Swiss Cheese
• Mayonnaise
• Parsley
• French bread

How To Make Crawfish Bread:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Prep the baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 3. Cut the French bread in half. Cut each half of French bread lengthwise. Set aside.

Step 4. Rinse Crawfish.

Step 5. Add butter to the skillet. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic, cooking it for several minutes.

Step 6. Add in the tomatoes, crawfish, and cajun seasonings. Stir to blend. Saute for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Set aside.

Adding the tomatoes. 

Step 7. Add the Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and parsley to the bowl. Stir to mix.

Step 8. Add in the tomato, crawfish and seasonings to the bowl. Stir to mix.

Step 9. Place the sliced French bread on the foil-covered baking pan.

Step 10. Scoop the crawfish mixture onto the bread. Spread it to cover the bread.

Step 11. Place in the oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Step 12. Sprinkle the top of the crawfish-covered bread with Cobley Jack cheese.

Step 13. Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes. Watch so that the bread doesn’t burn.

Step 14. Remove from the boiler. When slightly cooled cut into individual servings.

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Tips for Success

Don’t overdo it on the toppings. This is meant to be a simple crawfish bread meal. However, you can make it more of a fork and knife meal if you pile it high. No matter what you do, this quick crawfish bread recipe depends on quality bread. It needs to be able to handle what you put on it.

Storage & Reheating

How should I store this dish?

Once the Crawfish bread has cooled to room temperature, you can wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and set it in the refrigerator. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze the Crawfish Bread?

Crawfish Bread can be frozen. It is not a great idea to have the tomatoes on the bread when you freeze it, but it will still come out okay leaving them on. They may become softer.

Can I reheat the Crawfish Bread?

It is quite easy to reheat the Crawfish Bread. Simply preheat the oven to 350* and set the bread on a baking tray. Reheat the bread for 5 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Keep this simple. You have a lot of goodness already on your plate. Add a fresh veggie to the side. You could also add a side salad to brighten up the flavor. In some situations, you could serve this alongside your favorite clam chowder or other soup. That’s going to make it a simple crawfish bread meal.

FAQs

Can I make this a healthy crawfish bread version?

You can change up the ingredients somewhat to make it a bit healthier. For example, you can choose a low fat cheese for it. Or, choose a low carb bread. The texture and overall flavor will differ but it’s going to be good!

I don’t have Cajun seasoning. What can I use instead?

You can choose creole seasoning, or even Old Bay seasoning as an alternative. It’s still going to have that fabulous from-the-sea taste when you do.

What makes this the recipe I should use?

This recipe for Crawfish Bread is super easy, it tastes delicious and even picky eaters love it. It is colorful and makes a great meal or appetizer.

Notes

This is a homemade crawfish bread ideas recipe perfect for a meal, but it’s also a great dish to have just in the refrigerator. For example, you can make it ahead and store it, and then pull it out for lunches or snacks throughout the day.

You can make this a family friendly crawfish bread by including the kids in the prep work. Have them add toppings that make it their own. There’s no reason not to have fun with this recipe. Check out these other options for a simple bread recipe.

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