Make an authentic batch of crawfish cornbread to celebrate Mardi Gras. Use frozen crawfish tail meat, Creole seasoning, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese for that Louisiana flavor. Crawfish Cornbread is loaded with crawfish and has a wonderfully crispy crust. The inside is fabulously moist and savory. It's a great Mardi Gras recipe Add the onion, cheese, corn, crawfish and jalapeños and stir until everything is completely mixed together and evenly distributed. Spread the cornbread into the prepared pan, smoothing out the surface. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and firm and a tester comes out clean. Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm. This Cajun Crawfish Cornbread is going to change the way you cook! We make this several times a year for different family gatherings. Crawfish cornbread is a staple for our Mardi Gras celebrations and this recipe is a family favorite. I also make this dish for Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving gatherings. It is a great addition to any table. Pour the crawfish mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and stir together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is lightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Crawfish Cornbread is a perfect accompaniment to your Mardi Gras menu or if you just want something delicious and different. I admit, I’ve never been to Mardi Gras but I do love Cajun foods and this recipe will definitely be on the meal rotation. How To Make Crawfish Cornbread. We'll start with a simple box of cornbread mix, but do not follow the directions on the back of the box. Instead, we'll add our own unique ingredients to dress it up-- like seasoned crawfish tails, melted butter, Rotel tomatoes (a canned tomato product that combines jalapeno peppers and diced tomato), 4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese, and traditional cajun It’s Mardi Gras time, and so it’s time for crawfish. Crawfish Cornbread is a recipe I have seen in many Louisiana community cookbooks over the years, and I’ve whipped up a batch or two in my time. I have no idea if this is a traditional Cajun recipe, or started it’s life on the back of corn bread mix box, but that doesn’t matter to me Place a deep 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven, and preheat oven to 450°. Place crawfish tails in a colander to drain; give crawfish a gentle squeeze to remove excess liquid. Pour the crawfish mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and stir together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is lightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Pour the crawfish mixture into the cornmeal mixture, and stir together. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread is lightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Crawfish Cornbread Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, drained 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (15 oz) can cream-style corn 1/3 cup chopped jalap Preheat oven to 400°. Divide oil among 8 wells of a cast-iron wedge pan. Place pan in oven for 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, stir together crawfish, cornmeal, yellow onion, bell pepper, baking powder, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Preheat oven to 350°. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven to preheat. In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a large 9×13″ baking dish. In a strainer, pick over crawfish tails, taking out any remaining veins or pieces of shell. Celebrate Mardi Gras with the best flavors of New Orleans! From classic red beans and rice to rich crawfish étouffée, spicy boudin, and sweet treats like pralines and beignets, these Mardi Gras food ideas bring the party to your kitchen during Carnival and Fat Tuesday. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Instructions. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 10-12 inch cast iron pan. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until brown, approximately 30 minutes. 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos. 1 cup cream-style corn. 1 pound peeled crawfish tails, coarsely chopped. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Photo/Blue Bayou via Facebook. The Blue Bayou is bringing “The Big Easy” to Chicago this Mardi Gras weekend with crawfish, cocktails, and cabaret!. The party kicks off on Saturday, March 1 with a crawfish boil in the afternoon, followed by an official Mardi Gras party and burlesque show in the evening.
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