EZ CRAWFISH BREAD

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Provided by Donna Graffagnino

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.