CRAWFISH PIZZAS

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These spicy pizzas were winners when I entered them in the International Crawfish Festival in Jackson, Mississippi. -Jackie Powell, Jayess, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup each chopped green pepper, onion and green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, pepper and Cajun seasoning
2 pounds crawfish tails, cooked and peeled
Oil for frying
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the green pepper, onions and garlic in butter until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add the process cheese, cream cheese and mayonnaise; cook and stir until melted. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, parsley, pepper sauce and seasonings. Cook until slightly thickened. Add crawfish. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until heated through., Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet. Fry each tortilla for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Spread 1/2 cup crawfish mixture on each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 43g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 1193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.