Description
A hearty Southern-style cornbread packed with tender crawfish tails, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet cream-style corn, and flavorful vegetables. This moist, savory baked dish delivers classic Cajun-inspired comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb crawfish tails
2 cups yellow cornmeal
3 eggs
1 (15 oz) can cream-style corn
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup onion tops or chives
2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup oil
3 tsp baking powder
1 cup milk
Butter, for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Melt a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell peppers until the onion is translucent. Add the jalapeños and cook for 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, eggs, cream-style corn, cheddar cheese, onion tops or chives, salt, baking powder, baking soda, oil, and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Stir the sautéed vegetables into the batter and gently fold in the crawfish tails until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cornbread to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Substitute cooked shrimp for crawfish tails if desired.
Add 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning for extra Louisiana-style flavor.
Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for additional heat.
Add cooked crumbled andouille sausage for a heartier version.
Mix in drained corn kernels for extra texture and sweetness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or microwave individual servings for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg
