Crab Cheese Crostini
When making an impression is a priority, here's a simple yet classy appetizer that will surely wow the crowd and raise a few eyebrows.
| Serves/Makes: | 30 appetizers |
| Preparation Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 7 Minutes |
| Time to Table: | 37 Minutes |
Crab Cheese Crostini Ingredients
| 1 (250-270g) | baguette loaf |
| 1 pkg (227 g) | Clover Leaf Crab Delectables, Flake Style, chopped or try new PRE-SHREDDED Crab Delectables |
| 1/2 tsp (2 mL) | grated lemon rind |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | lemon juice |
| 1/4 cup (50 mL) | light sour cream |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | each chopped chives (or green onions) and parsley |
| salt and pepper | |
| 1 pkg (250 g) | Light Cream Cheese, Mediterranean Salsa (Brand - Lactantia*) |
Preparation
- Cut baguette into 30 1/2” (1 cm) thick slices. Place on large baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Cool.
- Combine crab, lemon rind and juice, sour cream, chives and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread each bread slice with a heaping teaspoon of cheese. Top with crab mixture.
Tip:
* If you can’t find Lactantia Light Cream Cheese, Mediterranean Salsa, here is how you can make your own.
250g brick plain or light cream cheese
3 Tbsp salsa
½ Tsp chili powder
Mix the cream cheese, salsa and chili powder. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
Nutrients Per Serving
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CLAIMS PER SERVING- Low in Saturated Fat - Trans Fat Free - Low in Cholesterol - Low in Sodium |
