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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish with vegetable oil and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and Cajun seasoning.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the melted butter, milk, and cream-style corn until fully combined.

Step 5

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, green onions, and crawfish tails until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared skillet or baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the cornbread to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve warm, and optionally garnish with additional green onions or a dollop of butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1568.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2880.6

Total Fat 129.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1264.1mg	0%
Sodium 5740.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 287.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 150.6g	0%

Vitamin D 211.4IU	0%
Calcium 1432.3mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2470.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 39.5%