Crawfish Chile Con Queso

Ingredients

• 1 pound crawfish tails, cooked and peeled
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup diced jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup corn tortilla chips, crushed

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add the crawfish and tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the cream and cheese, and cook for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
4. Stir in the cilantro and crushed chips.
5. Serve hot with chips.

Interesting Facts

• Crawfish are a type of shellfish native to the southeastern United States.
• Chile con queso is a traditional Mexican dish made with cheese and peppers.
• Cayenne pepper adds a spicy kick to the dish.