Cheese Dip with Crawfish

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Cheese Dip with Crawfish
45 min.
18
176kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer to elevate your next gathering, look no further than this mouthwatering Cheese Dip with Crawfish. Perfect for entertaining, this gluten-free dish is a delightful blend of flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. With a creamy cheese base, succulent crawfish tails, and a touch of zesty diced tomatoes and green chiles, this dip is the ideal starter for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a game day party, a festive celebration, or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this Cheese Dip is sure to impress. It's easy to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes, making it a convenient option for busy cooks. The combination of rich, processed cheese and savory crawfish creates a harmonious flavor that pairs wonderfully with crisp baked tortilla chips.

Not only is this recipe gluten-free, but it also boasts a satisfying balance of protein, fat, and carbs. With each serving containing approximately 176 calories, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the deliciousness of this irresistible dip. Serve it warm, and watch as your friends and family dive in with enthusiasm, savoring every cheesy, crawfish-infused bite. Get ready to make this Cheese Dip with Crawfish the star of your appetizer spread!

Ingredients

  • 5.5 ounces baked tortilla chips 
  • teaspoons butter 
  • 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green drained canned
  • 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green undrained canned
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 cup green onions chopped
  • pound crawfish tail meat frozen thawed deveined rinsed cooked peeled drained
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • pound processed cheese light cubed (such as Velveeta )

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
  3. Add crawfish; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove mixture from pan; cover and keep warm.
  5. Add cheese and tomatoes to pan; cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir in crawfish mixture and chopped green onions.
  6. Serve with tortilla chips.
  7. Garnish with green onion strips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein26.01%
Fat49.3%
Carbs24.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.44
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.6613043753997%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.64kcal
8.78%
Fat:9.71g
14.94%
Saturated Fat:5.07g
31.68%
Carbohydrates:10.94g
3.65%
Net Carbohydrates:9.73g
3.54%
Sugar:2.27g
2.52%
Cholesterol:42.52mg
14.17%
Sodium:532.47mg
23.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.52g
23.05%
Calcium:293.14mg
29.31%
Phosphorus:255.29mg
25.53%
Selenium:14.82µg
21.17%
Vitamin B3:3.09mg
15.46%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.92%
Vitamin K:8.21µg
7.82%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.59%
Potassium:258.65mg
7.39%
Vitamin A:364.14IU
7.28%
Magnesium:28.94mg
7.24%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.16%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.55%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.59%
Vitamin C:4.22mg
5.12%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.93%
Fiber:1.22g
4.86%
Iron:0.86mg
4.77%
Copper:0.09mg
4.56%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.51%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.48%
Folate:11.16µg
2.79%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.18%
Source:My Recipes