Best 12 Crawfish Bread Recipes

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Crawfish bread is a beloved Cajun dish that combines the flavors of fresh crawfish, aromatic spices, and a soft, fluffy bread. Originating in the bayous of Louisiana, this delectable treat has become a staple at gatherings, celebrations, and everyday meals alike. The secret to a perfect crawfish bread lies in the harmonious blend of ingredients, the careful preparation of the crawfish, and the mastery of the baking process. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will lead you through the steps of creating an unforgettable crawfish bread that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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CRAWFISH CORN BREAD



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Moist and crusty, with tasty flecks of crawfish tail meat and zippy peppers, this is a tempting, distinctive corn bread. I like to serve it warm alongside soups and stews for a memorable lunch or supper. -Eloise Waler, Rayville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup canola oil, divided
1 to 2 medium jalapeno peppers, minced
2 cups cornmeal
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup crawfish tail meat, cooked

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in jalapenos; set aside. , In a bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk and remaining oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Stir in the corn, cheese, green onions, crawfish and reserved jalapeno mixture. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CRAWFISH BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound crawfish tail meat, peeled, cleaned and deveined
1/2 stick butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup chopped and drained ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3/4 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rinse the crawfish. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and crawfish. Saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  • In a bowl, mix together the cheeses, mayonnaise and parsley. Add the tomato and crawfish mixture to the mayo mixture.
  • Cut the loaf of bread in half and then cut the bread lengthwise. Spoon the mixture on the bread and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Then broil for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Watch closely, as not to burn. Cut the bread into individual portions.

NEW ORLEANS CRAWFISH BREAD



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You will love this bread! It was on our local news from a local chef and in our opinion, he can do no wrong! After broiling you serve this sliced and eat with a fork. We N'Awlinians eat this as a meal, but you can serve this as a side with your favorite seafood meal.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Crawfish

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup clam juice
1/3 cup prepared roux
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon sweet basil
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 lbs crayfish tails, with fat
1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 can campbell cream of shrimp soup
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (Frank Davis' or any other dry brand)
1 teaspoon salt (if needed)
8 ounces shredded colby
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 loaves French bread ("Twin Shorties")

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter and heat it until it bubbles.
  • Then lower the heat and add the chopped onions, bell pepper, and celery.
  • Sauté the mixture until the veggies turn limp, but do not let them brown (figure that it should take about three minutes).
  • Next add the wine to the seasoning base and bring it to a boil.
  • Then, after about a minute, pour in the clam juice and add to it the prepared roux, thyme, bay leaves, and garlic.
  • At this point, return the mixture to a boil once again but immediately lower the heat and simmer everything together for about five minutes more or until thickened.
  • Now add the crawfish tails, diced tomatoes, cream of shrimp soup, parsley, green onions, seafood seasoning, and salt (if needed).
  • When everything is thoroughly combined, simmer the skillet for about 8 to 10 minutes or until you can pick up the sauce with a fork.
  • All that's left to do is to slice the loaves of bread lengthwise and sprinkle each half with a thin but complete layer of cheese.
  • Then place the bread onto a sheet pan and slide it under a hot broiler or toaster oven until the cheese fully melts.
  • Finally, take the bread halves out of the oven, generously spoon the crawfish sauce down the center of each loaf, then top them liberally with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
  • Return the Crawfish Bread to the oven one more time, but only until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Then slice the"breads" into appropriate individual portions and serve the pieces piping hot.

CAJUN CRAWFISH-STUFFED FRENCH BREAD



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A delectable sandwich from Cajun Delights blog. You can also make this with shrimp, although it won't have that sweet lobstery taste.

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
1 cup mirepoix (mix of diced onion, celery, bell pepper)
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons seafood stock or 2 tablespoons clam juice
salt
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 lb peeled crawfish tail
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 loaf French bread

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, and celery and saute' for 5 minutes.
  • Add cayenne pepper, black pepper, paprika, and garlic and stir well. Stir in white wine and seafood stock, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
  • Add crawfish tails and salt and mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. If using shrimp, don't add until the last 5 minutes of the 20.
  • Gradually add cream cheese until melted, stirring often and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add green onions and parsley and a little more white wine if mixture is too thick.
  • Cut bread in half and scoop out center portion of French bread loaf. Fill bottom portion with crawfish mixture. Place top half on top, brush with melted butter and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.7, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 214.2, Sodium 1671.6, Carbohydrate 148.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 8.8, Protein 50.8

EZ CRAWFISH BREAD



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There are plenty of crawfish bread recipes out there, with all kinds of crazy ingredients, but this one is simple, delicious, and very close to the famous Jazz Fest dish. You can use thawed frozen crawfish tails. But check the packaging, and make sure they came from Louisiana. If you buy them from anywhere else, they won't be as...

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb peeled louisiana crawfish tails or shrimp or crab meat
1 large loaf french bread
1/2 stick butter
1/2 c onions, finely diced
1/4 c red bell pepper, finely diced
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 - 1 tsp cajun seasoning (tony chachere's)
1/3 c mozzarella or colby jack cheese,shredded
1/3 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Slice French bread in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside of the loaf. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, green onions, and garlic until tender and translucent.
  • 3. Blend in cajun seasoning, add cheeses and crawfish / shrimp / crab meat and blend until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • 4. Spread crawfish mixture inside the bread then put halves back together.
  • 5. Wrap it in foil and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes.
  • 6. Let the bread sit for 10-15 minutes then unwrap and cut the stuffed bread into 2 " slices and serve hot.
  • 7. *Notes: An equal amount of (71-80, 81-90 count) shrimp works great in this recipe, too. *Tip: to make individual breads use pastry dough and cut into circles. Stuff half of the dough with filling and fold over to make a half-circle. Seal edges well. Bake bread according to pastry dough directions or deep fry until golden.

CRAWFISH BREAD



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Make and share this Crawfish Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SLColman

Categories     Crawfish

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf French bread, sliced lengthwise
1 (16 ounce) package frozen crayfish tails
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichokes
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
snipped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute crawfish tails in butter until heated through. Add cayenne and saute a minute more. Set aside and cool.
  • Thaw spinach and cool as directed, thoroughly squeeze excess water out. Drain and chop artichokes. Mix spinach, artichokes, cream cheese and 1 cup of cheese until well blended. Microwave untilsmooth and creamy.
  • Spread bread with alfredo sauce, then generously layer spinach dip,crawfish tails, and rest of cheese on bread.
  • Bake at 350 until bread is crispy and cheese is bubbly. May need to broil the last 5 minutes to reach brownness. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.2, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 236.4, Sodium 1591.3, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 2.3, Protein 55.8

CRAWFISH BREAD



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This is one of my "go to" appetizers! It's easy and flavorful and just says "Welcome to the South"! If you aren't a crawfish fan, substitute shrimp (peeled and deveined) for the crawfish! Or, if you're feeling it....substitute crabmeat! This bread will disappear from the table!

Provided by Sylvia Waldsmith

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Tbsp butter
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1/4 c green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c celery, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg frozen crawfish (12-16 ounce), thawed and rinsed
1 can(s) diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce), drained
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning, or to taste
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
5 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 large loaf french bread

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saute pan (or skillet), melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and celery and saute for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes more.
  • 2. Add crawfish tails, tomatoes and seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from heat. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheeses and scallions, until well blended. Stir in cooled crawfish and mix well.
  • 4. Cut bread in half and then cut the bread lengthwise (making 4 pieces). Spoon mixture evenly on the four pieces, place in oven for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 3 - 5 minutes or until tops are lightly brown...watch closely so they don't burn!
  • 5. Cut bread into slices and serve! Enjoy!
  • 6. You can substitute ¾ cup frozen seasoning blend (referred to in the south as the Trinity) for the chopped onion, green pepper and celery.

BREAD STUFFING WITH CRAWFISH, BACON, AND COLLARD GREENS



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Bell Pepper     Fall     Collard Greens     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1-pound) loaf crusty country-style white bread
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, minced
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 pound peeled cooked crawfish tails, thawed if frozen
1/2 pound sliced bacon, chopped
1 (1-pound) bag sliced collard greens, coarsely torn
1 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth or turkey stock, heated, divided
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut bottom crust and short ends off bread; discard. Cut remaining bread with crust into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups loosely packed). Place in very large bowl. Add oil, thyme, and garlic; toss. Spread cubes out on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and slightly crunchy, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Return to same very large bowl.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 3 ingredients. sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add crawfish; sauté 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. sauté bacon in same skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to bowl with vegetables. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet. Add greens and 1 cup broth. Cover and simmer until greens are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add greens and broth in skillet to vegetable mixture. Add parsley. DO AHEAD Bread cubes and vegetable mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately. Store bread at room temperature. Chill vegetable mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Stir vegetable mixture into bread. Add remaining 3/4 cup broth; toss. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down. Bake until heated through, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until top starts to brown, 25 minutes longer.

CRAWFISH BREAD



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In New Orleans, at Jazz Fest every year, one vendor sells this stuff..there's always a long line to get it, and my Fest isn't complete until I have it. While their filling is baked into the loaf, this is a wonderful substitute . I'm posting it to share with everyone, but mostly to have it in my cookbook here. The servings depend on how large you cut the pieces and how hungry you are. Warning, this is highly addictive.

Provided by bayou-mimi

Categories     Breads

Time 37m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup clam juice
1/3 cup prepared roux
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon sweet basil
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 lbs crawfish tails, with fat
1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Campbell's cream of shrimp soup
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt (if needed)
8 ounces shredded colby
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 loaves French bread, twin shorties

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter and heat it until it bubbles. Then lower the heat and add the chopped onions, bell pepper, and celery.
  • Sauté the mixture until the veggies turn limp, but do not let them brown (figure that it should take about three minutes).
  • Next add the wine to the seasoning base and bring it to a boil.
  • Then, after about a minute, pour in the clam juice (or broth) and add to it the prepared roux, thyme, bay leaves, and garlic.
  • At this point, return the mixture to a boil once again but immediately lower the heat and simmer everything together for about five minutes more or until thickened.
  • Now add the crawfish tails, diced tomatoes, cream of shrimp soup, parsley, green onions, seafood seasoning, and salt (if needed).
  • When everything is thoroughly combined, simmer the skillet for about 8 to 10 minutes or until you can pick up the sauce with a fork.
  • All that's left to do is to slice the loaves of bread lengthwise and sprinkle each half with a thin but complete layer of cheese.
  • Then place the bread onto a sheet pan and slide it under a hot broiler or toaster oven until the cheese fully melts.
  • Finally, take the bread halves out of the oven, generously spoon the crawfish sauce down the center of each loaf, then top them liberally with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
  • Return the Crawfish Bread to the oven one more time, but only until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Then slice the "breads" into appropriate individual portions and serve the pieces piping hot.
  • Outstanding with a frosty "brewskie" in a tall frosted glass!

JAZZ FEST CRAWFISH BREAD



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This has a lot of ingredients but each one plays an important part in the overall finish of this decadent delight. If crawfish are not easily available use crab or shrimp instead. Supposedly, this is the authentic Jazz Fest Crawfish Bread recipe - I don't know for sure, but it doesn't matter, it's just plain good, good, good!

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c onions, chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, chopped
1/4 c celery, chopped
1/4 c dry white wine
1 c chicken broth or clam juice
1/3 c prepared roux
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp sweet basil
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 lb louisiana crawfish tails with fat/ or shrimp or crab
1/2 c ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 can(s) campbell's cream of shrimp soup
1/4 c parsley, chopped
1/3 c green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp creole seasoning (tony chachere's)
1 tsp salt (if needed)
8 oz colby, shredded
8 oz montery jack, shredded
1 c parmesan
4 loaves french bread "twin shorties"

Steps:

  • 1. In a large heavy skillet, melt the butter and heat it until it bubbles. Then lower the heat and add the chopped onions, bell pepper, and celery.
  • 2. Sauté the mixture until the veggies turn limp, but do not let them brown (figure that it should take about three minutes).
  • 3. Next add the wine to the seasoning base and bring it to a boil.
  • 4. Then, after about a minute, pour in the clam juice and add to it the prepared roux, thyme, bay leaves, and garlic.
  • 5. At this point, return the mixture to a boil once again but immediately lower the heat and simmer everything together for about five minutes more or until thickened.
  • 6. Now add the crawfish, crab or shrimp*, diced tomatoes, cream of shrimp soup, parsley, green onions, seafood seasoning, and salt (if needed).
  • 7. When everything is thoroughly combined, simmer the skillet for about 8 to 10 minutes or until you can pick up the sauce with a fork.
  • 8. All that's left to do is to slice the loaves of bread lengthwise and sprinkle each half with a thin but complete layer of cheese.
  • 9. Then place the bread onto a sheet pan and slide it under a hot broiler or toaster oven until the cheese fully melts.
  • 10. Finally, take the bread halves out of the oven, generously spoon the crawfish sauce down the center of each loaf, then top them liberally with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
  • 11. Return the Crawfish Bread to the oven one more time, but only until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • 12. Fold on bread over on top of the other to make it like a sandwich, then slice the "breads" into appropriate individual portions and serve the pieces piping hot.
  • 13. Chef's Note: If you can't find real Louisiana crawfish tails, then substitute small shrimp or crab meat. Don't use Chinese crawfish because their farming methods are not regulated and they are rubbery, smelly, and not nearly as tasty as Louisiana crawfish! *If using shrimp make sure they are at least partially cooked before adding them to the recipe. If the shrimp are raw, sprinkle with a little Cajun seasoning before cooking them.

CRAWFISH BREAD



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 pound crawfish tails, cooked
1/2 cup grated cheddar
2 tablespoon cooked, crumbled andouille sausage
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon Creole spice (Essence), recipe follows
2 tablespoon butter
2 3/4-inch thick slices white bread
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat griddle to medium-high. Combine crawfish, cheese, sausage, green onion and Creole spice. Butter bread. Heap filling on unbuttered side of one bread slice, then spread it out evenly to corners. Cover with second bread slice, buttered-side up. Cook on griddle until first side is golden brown. Flip and cook until second side is golden brown and sandwich is hot all the way through. Remove and slice it up.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

CRAWFISH BREAD



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I also like to add a small carton of fresh mushrooms when I am cooking the onions. This is optional.

Provided by Michelle Hickey

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb crawfish tails
1/2 stick butter
1 small onion
6 stalk(s) green onions
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2 c mayonaise
1 loaf of french bread

Steps:

  • 1. melt butter in a pan and sauté chopped onion and chopped green onion. Add minced garlic and simmer until onions are wilted.
  • 2. Add your crawfish tails (shrimp can be substituted if desired). Simmer for 10 minutes until crawfish are cooked. Add mayonnaise and simmer another few minutes.
  • 3. Served hot over sliced French bread.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crawfish: Look for crawfish that are bright red and have a firm texture. Avoid crawfish that are brown or have a slimy texture.
  • Clean the crawfish properly: Remove the heads and tails of the crawfish, and then devein them. Be sure to rinse the crawfish thoroughly under cold water.
  • Season the crawfish well: Crawfish can be seasoned with a variety of spices, such as Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add fresh herbs, such as parsley and thyme, to the crawfish.
  • Cook the crawfish properly: Crawfish can be boiled, steamed, or fried. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
  • Serve the crawfish hot: Crawfish are best served hot. You can serve them with a variety of sides, such as corn on the cob, potatoes, and bread.

Conclusion:

Crawfish bread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a casual meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give crawfish bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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