Crawfish Bread Jazz Fest Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound peeled crawfish tails (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened for easy mixing)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ cup diced green onions
• ½ cup diced bell peppers (red or green for color and crunch)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced for bold flavor)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise (for creaminess and binding)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (brightens the filling)
• 1 large French bread loaf (about 12 inches, sturdy yet soft inside)
• 2 tablespoons butter (softened for spreading)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black pepper