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Crab Toast Recipe

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If you prefer casual dining in the summer, try this scrumptious entree that’s crunchy, creamy and delightfully rich. Or serve at your next party, cut into smaller appetizer-size slices. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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Crab Toast Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 loaf (16 ounces) French bread
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend, divided

Directions

Cut bread in half horizontally; hollow out top and bottom, leaving 1-in. shells. Crumble removed bread; set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add half of the tomatoes. Add the jalapeno, garlic and cilantro; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, combine the crab, ricotta and sour cream. Stir in the tomato mixture, reserved bread crumbs and 1 cup cheese blend. Spoon into bread shells.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Top with remaining cheese blend and tomatoes. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 571 calories, 23 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 81 mg cholesterol, 1,290 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein.

Originally published as Crab Toast in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p43

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by haley14

I have not made this recipe yet but am going to shortly. It is a contest winner so your review is a little surprising, but it does appear to be missing salt or basic seasoning. I will try adding some Old Bay seasoning too. Let ya know how it turns out.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by daduk

I was a little disappointed with this recipe. I thought there was not much taste to the sandwich. Something is missing and I am not quite sure what. I think I will have to try adding other spices or something. Any ideas?