HOT CRAWFISH DIP

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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/2 cup butter
1 bunch green onions, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 package (1 lb) frozen cooked peeled crawfish tails, thawed, undrained
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimientos, drained
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes
Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired
Additional sliced green onions, if desired
Toasted baguette slices, if desired

Steps:

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup onions and the bell pepper; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender. Stir in crawfish, garlic, pimientos and Creole seasoning; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Spoon dip into serving bowl. Garnish with parsley and additional onions. Serve hot with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg