Zydeco Chop Chop Seasoned Crackers 

• 2 sticks Salted Butter
• 2 tablespoons Zydeco Chop Chop
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning**
• 1 package (1 Sleeve) butter Crackers

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the Zydeco Chop Chop (**cajun seasoning optional). Dunk the crackers in the mixture and place on a rack over a baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes.

Zydeco Chop Chop Gumbo Dip

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
¾ cup sliced okra pods
1/2 cup rehydrated Zydeco Chop Chop
1½ tsp. Cajun seasoning
1½ lbs. large shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
8 oz. cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Gumbo Potato Salad 

• 2-1/2 pounds of Yukon Gold, Red or Russet potatoes
• 1/2 c Rehydrated Zydeco Chop Chop 
• 3/4 to 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of spicy Creole style mustard
• 5 hard boiled eggs
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 10 turns of the pepper grinder
• Paprika to garnish, optional

Peel and cut potatoes to a small dice. Boil until fork tender about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. Place into serving bowl and use a masher to partially mash them, leaving some chunks. Add rehydrated Zydeco Chop Chop and mix until combined. Mix in mayo, mustard, peeled and chopped eggs. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Chop Chop Corn Dip 

1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 bag shredded cheddar
2 cans whole kernel corn
1 can original Rotel
1-2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup Zydeco Chop Chop

Fritos corn chips

Drain corn and Rotel. Combine all ingredients. Chill in refrigerator for @ least 4 hours. Serve with Fritos.

Crawfish or Shrimp Etouffee

1 stick butter 

1/4 cup flour 

1 can diced tomatoes 

1 cup of water

Zydeco Chop Chop

1 pound crawfish tails or shrimp deveined and tails removed

1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Salt and Pepper to taste 

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add flour stir to combine,cook until flour and butter are a light golden brown. Add 1 can of diced tomatoes, water and a handful of Zydeco Chop Chop. Cook for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle and Zydeco Chop Chop to rehydrate. Add crawfish or shrimp. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes over low heat, until the crawfish is cooked but not tough. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Chop Chop Pop 

1 C Popcorn Kernels
1/4 C Vegetable Oil
1/4 C Zydeco Chop Chop, rehydrated
1/2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
Salt to taste 

Pre-heat oven to 375º.

Heat popcorn kernels and vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat until all kernels have been popped (5-7 minutes)**. While kernels are popping, rehydrate Zydeco Chop Chop. Once Zydeco Chop Chop is rehydrated mix in 1/2 tablespoon of cajun seasoning. Transfer popped popcorn into a large bowl, mix in rehydrated ZCC until distributed evenly throughout the kernels. Spread popcorn mixture on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt. Bake for 15 mins or until popcorn has slightly browned.

**or preferred preparation 

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Zydeco Chop Chop Muffuletta Dip 

1 1/c cup of Olive Salad, Drained 

1 cup (4oz) chopped salami 

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup pepperoncini salad peppers 

1 cup diced provolone cheese 

1/2 cup of Zydeco Chop Chop 

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 

Mix all ingredients together and serve with French Bread crostini 

What is Zydeco Chop Chop? 
Zydeco Chop Chop is a combination of dehydrated vegetables and herbs, blended and ready to use in anything from traditional Cajun favorites to regular American fare.