Savory Louisiana Crawfish Casserole Comfort Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb crawfish tails (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 2 sour cream
• 1 4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they're soft.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the crawfish tails to the skillet along with the Cajun seasoning and paprika. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the crawfish is heated through.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, cooked rice, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix well.
6. Fold the crawfish mixture into the soup and rice mixture, ensuring everything is evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.