Bayou Crawfish Casserole Recipe

Name: Bayou Crawfish Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups sliced yellow squash; 2 cups water; 1 purple onion, peeled and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon beau monde seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried crumbled thyme; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce; 2 cups peeled crawfish tails

Servings: persons

6 cups sliced yellow squash
2 cups water
1 purple onion, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup unsalted butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon beau monde seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried crumbled thyme
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon hot sauce
2 cups peeled crawfish tails

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish and set aside.
3
In a Dutch oven over med-high heat, bring the squash and water to a boil.
4
Cook 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
5
Decrease heat to medium and add the onions, peppers, celery, garlic, and butter.
6
Saute 4 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and add to the squash, stirring gently.
8
Add the egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, Beau Monde, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne, hot sauce, and crawfish.
9
Stir to combine.
10
Spoon into the prepared baking pan and bake 30 minutes.
11
Serve warm.

340

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups sliced yellow squash, 2 cups water, 1 purple onion, peeled and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Bayou Crawfish Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bayou Crawfish Casserole

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