Crawfish Con Queso Recipe

Name: Crawfish Con Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, divided; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup canned chopped green chili (drained); 3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 teaspoons white pepper, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, divided; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup sour cream; 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 3 lbs peeled crayfish tails; 2/3 cup very finely chopped green onion

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup canned chopped green chili (drained)
3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons white pepper, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
3 lbs peeled crayfish tails
2/3 cup very finely chopped green onion

1
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, green chilies, bell pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp oregano and garlic.
3
Saute 10 minutes, stirring often.
4
Stir in cream.
5
Bring mixture to a boil.
6
Reduce heat& simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Add sour cream, whisking until well blended.
8
Add cheese, stirring until well blended.
9
Set aside.
10
Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add crawfish, green onion, remaining salt, pepper, cayenne and oregano.
12
Saute for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13
Add cheese sauce stirring until well blended.
14
Simmer for 6 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
15
Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite cracker.

1538

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, divided, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup canned chopped green chili (drained), 3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Con Queso 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.

Crawfish Con Queso

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