Hot Crab Hero

Name: Hot Crab Hero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12-14 slices.
Ingredients: 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 slices Swiss cheese

These rich sandwich slices make great appetizers, whether you’re entertaining at home or taking a special dish to a carry-in dinner. —Beverly Mix, Missoula, Montana

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Slice bread horizontally in half; spread cut sides with butter. Top with cheese; spread with crab mixture.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes or until browned. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 163 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

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Originally published as Hot Crab Hero in Taste of Home August/September 2006

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cbenne12

Mar 24, 2014

Delicious! My husband and I made a meal out of it by putting it on Ciabatta bread and making a sandwich with it.
KGosh

Mar 4, 2012

Very good and very easy! Definitely making it again. I can't get enough of it!
rey99

Jul 2, 2011

My mother used to do this 40 yrs ago. Was just looking for it to recall whether it was 2-1 mayo or sour cream. It's quick, easy and yummy. Use shrimp as a change. Also, I use the broiler to crisp the top for the last few minutes and keep the bun from going too hard. The old recipe we had called for longer in the oven; 20 - 25 min sounds way better. Good party app .. will do it tonight
JG2

Aug 19, 2009

Try plain yogurt, even lowfat should work okay.
mrscdgogan

Dec 19, 2008

is there a substitute for the mayo that I could use? I absolutely hate mayonaise, but I really want to make this!