Best 4 Baked Crawfish Dip Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our baked crawfish dip, a delectable appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and cheesy dip features succulent crawfish, a Louisiana delicacy, enveloped in a velvety sauce of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Enhanced with a blend of zesty spices, garlic, and herbs, this dip offers a perfect balance of richness and piquancy. Served with crispy tortilla chips or toasted bread, it's an ideal party pleaser or game-day snack. The recipe includes variations for a spicy kick, a cheesy crust, and a gluten-free option, ensuring there's something for every palate. This baked crawfish dip is not just a dish; it's an experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 10-ounce log goat cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Freshly ground pepper
8 small cocktail tomatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor and season with pepper; puree until smooth. Brush a 1-quart baking dish with olive oil, then spread the cheese mixture in the dish, mounding it slightly higher around the edge than in the middle. Bake until golden and heated through, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, chives, vinegar, garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the dip. Serve with baguette slices.

BAKED CRAWFISH DIP

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Every party demands a great dip, right? Whether it's chips and salsa or a simple veggie dip. This quick and easy crawfish dip is a definite crowd pleaser! C'mon and dip baby dip!

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Categories Hot Cheese Dips

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
4 stalks green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon liquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning
1 teaspoon dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine crawfish tails, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, garlic, mustard, and crab boil seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until the consistency is nice and creamy.
Place mixture in an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of the mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 164.8 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 645.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

HOT CRAWFISH DIP

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Make and share this Hot Crawfish Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories Crawfish

Time 33m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 bunch green onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 lb peeled crawfish tail, cooked peeled, thawed and undrained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
French baguette, slices
thin sliced green onion
chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add green onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until bell pepper is tender.
Stir in crawfish and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Garnish with green onion slices or chopped parsley.
Serve with toasted French bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.7, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 122.4, Sodium 232.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.8

BAKED COWBOY DIP

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Whether you eat it cold, piping hot right out of the oven, or after it's cooled a bit, you'll agree that this creamy, cheesy dip full of corn, tomatoes, and chile peppers is so addictive! Serve with thick corn chips.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Hot Cheese Dips

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces hot Italian sausage links, casings removed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups frozen sweet corn, thawed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (4 ounce) can diced Hatch green chiles
½ cup diced fresh jalapeño peppers
½ cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon sliced green onion, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place sausages in a dry pan over medium heat until they start to sizzle. Use a spoon or flat wooden spatula to break them up as they cook. Continue to cook until browned and crumbly, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain grease if desired.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, 4 ounces grated Cheddar, thawed corn, cooked sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes with chiles, Hatch chiles, jalapeño peppers, green onions, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Transfer into a baking dish and smooth out the top. Top with remaining Cheddar, and cayenne.
Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake in the center of the preheated oven until cheese is melted and dip is bubbling around the outside, about 30 minutes.
Sprinkle green onions over top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 515.8 mg

Tips:

Be generous with the butter and cream cheese: This will ensure that your dip is rich and creamy.
Use fresh crawfish tails: Frozen crawfish tails can be used, but fresh tails will give your dip the best flavor.
Don't overcook the crawfish: Overcooked crawfish will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are pink and opaque.
Add plenty of seasonings: Cajun seasoning, garlic, onion, and green onions are all great additions to baked crawfish dip.
Serve the dip immediately: Baked crawfish dip is best served hot and bubbly. You can keep it warm in a slow cooker or chafing dish if you need to.

Conclusion:

Baked crawfish dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's rich, creamy, and full of flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give baked crawfish dip a try.