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Ingredients
#### For the Crawfish:
– 1 lb crawfish tails
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 12 oz can evaporated milk
– 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
– 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese
– 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
#### For the Fries:
– 30-32 oz frozen fries of your choice
– Fresh parsley to garnish
### Instructions
#### Step 1: Prepare the Fries
1. **Bake the Fries:**
– Preheat your oven according to the package instructions for your frozen fries.
– Spread the fries on a baking sheet in a single layer.
– Bake as per the package instructions until they are golden and crispy.
#### Step 2: Cook the Crawfish
1. **Melt Butter:**
– In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
2. **Add Crawfish Tails:**
– Add 1 lb of crawfish tails to the skillet.
– Sauté the crawfish tails in the butter until they are heated through and slightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
– Remove the crawfish tails from the skillet and set them aside.
#### Step 3: Make the Queso/Cheese Sauce
1. **Combine Milk and Cream:**
– In the same skillet used for the crawfish, pour in the 12 oz can of evaporated milk and 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream.
– Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat. Do not boil.
2. **Add Seasoning:**
– Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
– Stir to combine.
3. **Melt the Cheese:**
– Gradually add 1 cup of shredded Muenster cheese, 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/2 cup of shredded Mozzarella cheese to the skillet.
– Stir constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes.
– Turn off the heat and let the sauce stand. It will thicken as it cools.
#### Step 4: Assemble the Honey Garlic Crawfish Fries
1. **Plate the Fries:**
– Arrange the baked fries on a large serving platter or individual plates.
2. **Add Crawfish:**
– Top the fries with the sautéed crawfish tails.
3. **Drizzle Cheese Sauce:**
– Generously drizzle the warm cheese sauce over the fries and crawfish.
4. **Garnish:**
– Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and flavor.
### Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
1. **Serve Immediately:**
– Serve the Honey Garlic Crawfish Fries while they are hot and gooey.
– Enjoy this delicious, indulgent treat!
### Tips for Enjoyment
– **Extra Toppings:** Add a squeeze of lemon juice or some hot sauce for an extra kick.
– **Perfect for Sharing:** This dish is great for parties and gatherings—watch it disappear quickly!
– **Customize Your Fries:** Feel free to use sweet potato fries or waffle fries for a different twist.
Enjoy making and devouring these decadent Honey Garlic Crawfish Fries!
