Louisiana Crawfish Dressing

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced squash (2 pounds)
• 2 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Beau Monde seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 cups peeled crawfish tails

Instructions

1. Combine squash and water in a Dutch oven; cook until tender. Drain well.
2. Sauté onion and next 3 ingredients in butter until tender.
3. Add vegetables and egg to squash; stir in breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients.
4. Spoon mixture into a greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.