Louisiana Crawfish Casserole

Dive into the heart of Southern comfort with this Louisiana Crawfish Casserole, a rich and flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Bursting with the bold, zesty flavors of Cajun cuisine, this casserole combines tender crawfish tails, fragrant aromatics like onion, bell pepper, and celery, and creamy layers of diced tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup. Tossed with perfectly cooked white rice and spiced with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and a hint of hot sauce, each bite is a delightful balance of savory and spicy. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and a buttery finish, this baked casserole is incredibly satisfying and easy to make, with just 20 minutes of prep time. Ideal for seafood lovers and fans of Louisiana cooking, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1 pound crawfish tails (peeled and cooked)
• 4 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and cream of mushroom soup to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and mix in the cooked rice, crawfish tails, green onions, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and hot sauce. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 7

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of butter or cooking spray.

Step 8

Pour the crawfish mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10

Drizzle the melted butter over the cheese for extra richness.

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Garnish with additional green onions if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2325.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2759.8

Total Fat 143.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 929.7mg	0%
Sodium 6341.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 159.7g	0%

Vitamin D 97.3IU	0%
Calcium 2276.4mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 3186.1mg	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: 46.5%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 30.4%