Crawfish Con Queso

• 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

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.

butter, onion, green chili, bell pepper, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, garlic, heavy whipping cream, sour cream, shredded monterey jack cheese, crayfish tails, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crawfish-con-queso-50346 (may not work)