Famous Natchitoches Meat Pie’s - Mini Crawfish Pie (1.25oz each - 96 to case)

Famous Natchitoches Meat Pies - Mini Crawfish Pie (1.25oz each - 96 to a case)

Our Famous Natchitoches Meat Pie’s Mini Crawfish Pie is an etouffee-style pie that is moderately spicy, with a unique blend of spices for a great Cajun taste. The ability to be utilized in most food service venues, along with a prepare-from-frozen cooking method and 4 hours hold time in hot cases, makes our pies a quick serve, labor-saving, and tasty addition to almost any menu!!

• The bulk Mini Crawfish Pies are packed in a master case with 4 plastic inner bags containing 24 pies each. The inner bags have a slight “pillow effect” to help avoid product damage during shipping and storing

• The Mini Crawfish Pie is a 1.25 oz. empanada-style pie about 3.25”x2”x1” in size

• The weight is approximately a 50/50 split between filling and pastry. The filling is precooked and placed on the dough before the dough is folded over and crimped closed. Pies are then flash frozen and remain in frozen state until cooking

• Yields 96 1.25 oz. servings per case

• Crawfish Pies are c-style with high-quality ingredients, including crawfish, rice, cream of mushroom soup, and fresh cut vegetables

• Deep Frying:  Fill deep skillet or electric fryer halfway with oil, using enough to fully cover pies.  Preheat Oil to 375°F.  Carefully place frozen pies into hot oil.  Cook for 5-6 minutes

• Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F.  Place frozen pies on a sprayed or oiled cookie sheet.  Lightly brush both sides of each pie with oil or spray with cooking spray. Butter also works well.  Bake for 25 minutes until center is hot

• Cooking note:  Heat until internal temperature is equal to or greater than 158°F

• Pies can be baked or fried and held under heat lamps or a hot case for up to 4 hours after cooking. Remember to cook pies from frozen state

• Pies should be transported and stored frozen at temperatures between -10° and 20° Fahrenheit. Keep pies frozen until ready to cook

• Master cases are Julian Dated with the date product was made and pies have a 270-day frozen shelf life from date of manufacture

• Thawing is not necessary

• Case dimension 12.000" L X 9.000" W X 6.000" H

• Case gross weight is 9 lbs. 

• As more and more consumers are buying Louisiana products from coast to coast, it is great to know not only are Mini Crawfish Pies made in Louisiana, but our products are also Certified Louisiana and Certified Cajun!! Natchitoches Meat Pies are an official State Food of Louisiana as well. Mini Crawfish Pies are a low-cost, labor-friendly, delicious addition to almost any menu. Pies can be prepared quickly and served fresh, while having heat lamps or hot cases makes our pies an on-the-go, ready-to-eat option

• The Mini Crawfish Pies make a great standalone, handheld meal option for convenience stores, festivals, sports bars and grills, and sporting events, but can also be used in restaurants in a variety of ways. Mini Crawfish pies are excellent finger foods to be served at holidays, wedding receptions, tailgating events, office get-togethers or any other gatherings

• Three or four pies plated with sides such as fries, dirty rice, or fresh vegetables make a great meal. These pies can also be used as an add-on to a bowl of gumbo or jambalaya, or as appetizers to make a great start to your meal.

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