Crawfish Dip

Name: Crawfish Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb crawfish tails, chopped; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp green onions, sliced

A warm, creamy dip featuring tender crawfish tails, sautéed holy trinity vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect served with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

30 minEasyServes 8240 cal/serving

CajunAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb crawfish tails, chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced celery, cooking until softened for 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 lb chopped crawfish tails, sauteing for 3 minutes.
4

Reduce heat to low and blend in 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning until smooth.
5

Fold in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and the dip reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
6

Top with 2 tbsp sliced green onions and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Crawfish Dip dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp butter, 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Crawfish Dip keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Crawfish Dip?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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