CRAWFISH CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is a caramel-colored paste, about 20 minutes. Add the celery, pepper and onions; stir until coated. Add the broth, water, parsley, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Add crawfish and heat through. Serve with rice.

Steps:

• In a medium pan add a small amount of oil cook the meat about 10 to 15 minutes until brown. Drain and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs and milk and stir until blended. Add the oil and stir well. Then add the drained corn and peppers.
• Grease a 9x9 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish, then the browned ground meat, the uncooked onion, followed by the cheese,and top with the remaining cornmeal mixture.
• Bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes until brown or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Method 2 - (Picture version) Grease a 9x9 casserole dish. Layer 1/2 of the cornmeal mixture on the bottom of the dish, then the browned ground meat, the uncooked onion, and top with the remaining cornmeal mixture. Bake at 425 degrees 20 minutes until brown or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately top with the cheddar cheese, place back in oven to finish melting the cheese.