Crawfish Con Queso

14 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, divided
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup canned chopped green chili (drained)
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 3 lbs peeled crayfish tails
  • 2/3 cup very finely chopped green onion

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add onion, green chilies, bell pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp oregano and garlic.
  3. 3
    Saute 10 minutes, stirring often.
  4. 4
    Stir in cream.
  5. 5
    Bring mixture to a boil.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat& simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. 7
    Add sour cream, whisking until well blended.
  8. 8
    Add cheese, stirring until well blended.
  9. 9
    Set aside.
  10. 10
    Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat.
  11. 11
    Add crawfish, green onion, remaining salt, pepper, cayenne and oregano.
  12. 12
    Saute for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  13. 13
    Add cheese sauce stirring until well blended.
  14. 14
    Simmer for 6 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  15. 15
    Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite cracker.

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