Follow these steps for perfect results
butter
melted
onions
finely chopped
bell pepper
finely chopped
louisiana crawfish tails
peeled, with fat
green onion
chopped
salt
pepper
hot sauce
frozen bread dough
defrosted
mozzarella cheese
shredded
cheddar cheese
shredded
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté for 5-10 minutes until translucent.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add finely chopped bell pepper and garlic and sauté for 5-8 minutes.
Add peeled Louisiana crawfish tails with fat, chopped green onion, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Sauté for 5 minutes to marry the flavors.
Cover and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Roll each defrosted loaf of bread dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 20x5-inch rectangle.
Cut each rectangle in half width-wise.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the crawfish mixture into the center of each piece.
Top with 1/4 cup each of shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack) and cheddar cheese.
Fold dough over and pinch edges to seal, fully enclosing the filling.
Cut 2-inch slits on top of filled dough for venting.
Repeat with remaining dough and crawfish mixture.
Place loaves on a greased baking sheet.
Brush tops with melted butter.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Slice and serve warm.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
Ensure the dough is completely sealed to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
Serve with a side of remoulade sauce for extra flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
Serve sliced on a platter, garnished with parsley.
Serve warm as an appetizer or main course.
Pair with a side salad or soup.
Pairs well with the seafood and spices
Complements the savory flavors
Discover the story behind this recipe
Represents Cajun cuisine and seafood traditions.
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