Crawfish Cornbread Muffins - Best Cajun Cornbread Recipe - Authentic Cajun Dish from Louisiana

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

crawfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab meat

Shrimp is lower in calories, while canned crab is budget-friendly.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch with less heat.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix together 2 eggs and 1 1/3 cups of milk until well combined.

Add 12 ounces of cornbread mix to the egg and milk mixture and whisk together.

Add 1 can of creamed corn to the mixture, stirring well.

Incorporate 1 cup of shredded cheese into the mixture, using Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.

Add 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

Fold in 1 pound of crawfish tails into the batter.

Spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray before filling them with the batter.

Fill the muffin tins all the way to the top with the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.

Let the muffins cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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