Cajun Crawfish Cornbread
Dive into the heart of Southern comfort with this Cajun Crawfish Cornbread, a bold and flavorful twist on a classic dish. Loaded with tender, seasoned crawfish tails, sharp cheddar cheese, and a kick of jalapeño, this moist cornbread is a celebration of Cajun flavors. The addition of cream-style corn and green onions gives it a luscious texture, while Cajun seasoning brings just the right amount of spice to every bite. Baked to golden perfection in a cast-iron skillet, this cornbread is perfect as a side dish or a standalone treat. Whether served alongside gumbo or enjoyed on its own, this recipe is sure to impress at any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound crawfish tails (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup canned cream-style corn
- 1 piece jalapeño (finely diced)
- 2 pieces green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing the skillet)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish with vegetable oil and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and Cajun seasoning.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the melted butter, milk, and cream-style corn until fully combined.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Fold in the cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, green onions, and crawfish tails until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, and optionally garnish with additional green onions or a dollop of butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.2 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1264 mg | 421% | |
| Sodium | 5740 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 150.6 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1432 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2471 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
