Quick Crab Melts

Name: Quick Crab Melts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 5 teaspoons finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced green onion; 2 English muffins, split; 4 slices tomato; 4 thin slices cheddar cheese; 4 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese; Paprika

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve them for dinner, but they also make a great app when cut in half. —Donna Bennett, Bramalea, Ontario

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 teaspoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 English muffins, split
4 slices tomato
4 thin slices cheddar cheese
4 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese
Paprika

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix crab, mayonnaise, celery and green onion until blended. Place muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until toasted. Spread with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

2 crab melt halves: 492 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

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