Garlic Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding is a southern standard; we upped the ante on this traditional dessert and turned into a savory Cajun party dish.  Just follow our simple instructions and visit www.Cajungrocer.com for authentic Cajun ingredients at unbelievably low prices. 

Ingredients

2 cups of milk

2 Tbsp minced garlic

2 large whole eggs

2 large egg yolks

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

¾ tsp salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp Cajun Chef Cayenne Pepper

2-1/2 cups ½-inch cubed Poupart’s French bread

Instructions

Scald the milk with the garlic in a small saucepan.

Let the mixture stand off the heat for 15 minutes.

If you’re not a garlic fan, strain the mixture through a sieve and discard the garlic.

If you are a garlic fan, leave it as is.

In a bowl, whisk the whole egg and the egg yolks.

Add the milk in a steady stream, whisking constantly. 

Add the parsley, salt, black pepper and cayenne.  Mix well.

Divide the bread cubes among eight buttered 1/3-cup muffin tin.

Ladle the milk and egg combination over the bread, dividing it evenly.

Let it stand for 10 minutes.

At this point the pudding can be covered and chilled for 8-10 hours.

Bake the puddings for 45 minutes or until they are golden and puffed.

Let the pudding cool for several minutes.

They will sink as they cool.

To remove them from the muffin tins, run a thin knife around the edges and lift them carefully.

Serve warm.

This updated Southern favorite serves 8 and is great party food because of its shape and surprising flavor.  Everyone will be begging for the recipe, just send them over to www.Cajungrocer.com for more Cajun recipes and discounted ingredients.  

Shrimp Dip Delight

Shrimp Dip Delight is a spicy, savory dip that your guests won’t be able to get enough of! It combines the Cajun kick of Gulf shrimp and Tabasco with the creamy texture that every great party dip has.  Just follow these simple instructions and order the ingredients, at the lowest prices available, from www.Cajungrocer.com.

Ingredients

1 lb. raw Gulf Shrimp

1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened

½ cup finely chopped green onions

½ cup chopped celery

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp ZATARAIN’S Parsley Flakes

½ tsp. salt

½ cup TABASCO Spicy Mayonnaise

Instruction

Boil, peel, devein and chop shrimp.

In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. 

Fold in shrimp.

Cover and refrigerate.

Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

This simple dip will make such a huge impression; it might just become your signature dish.  For more Cajun recipes and authentic Cajun ingredients visit www.Cajungrocer.com

Jambalaya, My Way

Jambalaya is a Cajun food staple.  This dish is comfort food and the center of family gatherings. Jambalaya can be time consuming and labor extensive, until now.  Cajun Grocer’s recipe for Jambalaya, My Way, makes the work easier and the taste outstanding.  Follow these instruction and order top-of-the-line, discounted Cajun ingredients from www.CajunGrocer.com

Ingredients 

6 Tbsp butter

½ cup chopped green onions

½ cup chopped yellow onions

1 large green bell pepper, seeded and julienne

1 cup coarsely chopped celery

1 tsp minced garlic

½ lb medium Gulf White Shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ lb cubed boiled ham

1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed with the can juices

1-cup chicken broth

Tony Chachere’s Famous Creole Seasoning to taste

2 bay leaves

1 cup Falcon Medium Grain Rice, uncooked

Cajun Chef Louisiana Hot Sauce

Instructions

In a large heavy pot, heat the butter over medium heat.

Add the onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic.

Sauté for about five minutes or until they have wilted.

Add the shrimp and ham.

Cook for two or three minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.

Stir in the tomatoes and chicken broth.

Season to taste with salt and cayenne.

Add the bay leaves and the rice.

Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Cook until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Remove the bay leaves and serve!

Pass the hot sauce! It’s a jambalaya requirement.  This recipe makes about 4 servings.  You wont believe how simple it is to make something so delicious.  For other recipes and more discounted ingredients, visit www.cajungrocer.com