Follow these steps for perfect results
margarine
melted
garlic
minced
green onion
chopped
crawfish
cooked
liquid smoke
worcestershire sauce
bacon
fried and crumbled
red potatoes
boiled, skins on, roughly chopped
mayonnaise
hard-boiled eggs
separated, whites chopped
creole mustard
yellow mustard
hot sauce
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Melt margarine in a medium-size skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and chopped green onion to the skillet and cook until wilted.
Add cooked crawfish tails, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet.
Cook the crawfish mixture for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool.
Fry bacon until crispy, crumble it, and set aside.
Boil red potatoes in their skins until tender, then roughly chop them.
Hard-boil eggs, separate the whites and yolks, and chop the whites.
In a large bowl, mix the chopped potatoes, mayonnaise, and chopped egg whites.
In a separate bowl, mash the egg yolks and mix them with creole mustard, yellow mustard, and hot sauce.
Combine the mustard mixture with the potato mixture and stir to combine.
Add the cooled crawfish mixture and crumbled bacon to the potato salad and stir to combine.
Season the crawfish potato salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.
For a richer flavor, use homemade mayonnaise.
Chill the potato salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day in advance
Serve chilled in a bowl or on a platter. Garnish with extra green onions or bacon bits.
Serve as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic.
Pair with grilled meats or seafood.
Complements the richness of the salad
Acidity cuts through the creamy texture
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A staple in Cajun and Creole cuisine, often served at gatherings and celebrations.
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