Southern Living Crawfish Cornbread Recipe

Name: Southern Living Crawfish Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 3/4 cup green onion, chopped; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 lb frozen crawfish tail, thawed, drained and peeled

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb frozen crawfish tail, thawed, drained and peeled

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Heat a 12-inch (1 1/2-inch deep) cast-iron skillet in oven for 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in jalapenos.
3
Stir together milk, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in corn, cheese, onion mixture, and chopped green onion.
4
Stir together cornmeal and next 5 ingredients just until blended. Stir in milk mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in crawfish. Pour into hot cast-iron skillet.
5
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
6
Note: To make cornbread in a baking dish, prepare recipe as directed, beginning with step 2. Pour batter into a well-greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Proceed with recipe as directed, increasing bake time to 50 minutes.
7
Shrimp Cornbread: Substitute 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 butter, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Southern Living Crawfish Cornbread falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Living Crawfish Cornbread

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