CAJUN CHEESE DIP

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This makes a lot, but it's so good, and a little different from most cheese dips. If you can't find crawfish tails, sub with lump crabmeat drained and rinsed and drained. Sure to be a hit at your next get together with family and friends

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves, grated
1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb crawfish tail
1 lb processed cheese, block
20 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • In medium pot over medium high heat, saute garlic and white parts of scallions in butter until slightly tender.
  • Mix in crawfish or crab and cook for about 5 minutes on low.
  • Pour mixture in bowl and set aside.
  • Add cheese and tomatoes to empty pot and cook over medium low heat until melted and combined.
  • Stir in reserved scallion mixture.
  • Heat on low until well blned and very warm.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with sliced green scallion tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 925.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 13.5

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