Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fresh crawfish tail meat
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half, plus more if needed
  • 1 cup shredded asiago cheese
  • One 17.3-ounce package puff pastry
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Special equipment: 4 single-serving clay pots or souffle dishes
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 4 single-serving clay pots or souffle dishes.
  • In a pan set over medium-low heat, add the butter and oil.
  • Add in the onions, green peppers and garlic and saute until the onions are transparent.
  • Add the crawfish, seafood seasoning and red pepper, and cook 2 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until melted, then add the half-and-half.
  • Add half of the asiago and stir.
  • Cut the puff pastry to fit the shape of the serving dishes, and then set aside.
  • Divide the mixture into the prepared dishes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining asiago, then place the puff pastry on top.
  • Brush the egg wash over the pastry, then bake until the tops are golden, 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot.