Crawfish Enchiladas for Brunch Recipe

Name: Crawfish Enchiladas for Brunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 5 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, green and white parts, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 bell peppers, diced; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 lb louisiana crawfish tail (If using a bag, add a little water to the empty bag, seal, shake, save.); 1 teaspoon Crystal hot sauce; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups monterey jack cheese, divided use, shredded; 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas; 12 eggs, whisked; ¼ cup half-and-half; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter, Softened

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed, chopped
1 bunch green onion, green and white parts, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 bell peppers, diced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 lb louisiana crawfish tail (If using a bag, add a little water to the empty bag, seal, shake, save.)
1 teaspoon Crystal hot sauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups monterey jack cheese, divided use, shredded
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
12 eggs, whisked
¼ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, Softened

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
3
Add the thyme and cook until the thyme is fragrant.
4
Add green onions, garlic and peppers and saute 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Add tomato paste and spread the paste mixture out all over the surface of the pan.
6
Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Add the crawfish tails, any liquid from the crawfish bag, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
8
Cook mixture for another 4 minutes.
9
Remove from heat and cool completely.
10
To the cooled crawfish mixture, add 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
11
Add the half and half to the cracked eggs and season with remaining salt and black pepper.
12
Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan and pour enough of the egg mixture into the bottom to cover, then set aside.
13
Lay out 10 flour tortillas and evenly divide the crawfish mixture among all tortillas.
14
Roll each tortilla tightly and place, seam side down, into the baking dish.
15
Fill the pan with all the tortillas, cover with the remaining whisked eggs and sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining shredded cheese.
16
Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the tip of a knife, inserted in the middle of pan, comes out clean.
17
Remove from oven.
18
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

1713

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed, chopped, 1 bunch green onion, green and white parts, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Enchiladas for Brunch 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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Crawfish Enchiladas for Brunch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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