Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup canned chopped green chili (drained)
• 3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons white pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 3 lbs peeled crayfish tails
• 2/3 cup very finely chopped green onion

Instructions

1. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion, green chilies, bell pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp oregano and garlic.

3. Saute 10 minutes, stirring often.

4. Stir in cream.

5. Bring mixture to a boil.

6. Reduce heat& simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

7. Add sour cream, whisking until well blended.

8. Add cheese, stirring until well blended.

9. Set aside.

10. Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat.

11. Add crawfish, green onion, remaining salt, pepper, cayenne and oregano.

12. Saute for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

13. Add cheese sauce stirring until well blended.

14. Simmer for 6 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

15. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite cracker.