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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From The Cortina Inn and Resort, Killington, VT. A very rich and elegant appetizer. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil |
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots |
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
4 tablespoons softened butter |
1 teaspoon garlic salt |
12 slices french baguettes (3/4 inch) |
1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over |
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the shallot and garlic; saute, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
3. Pour in cream and reduce by half, about 10 minutes or so, stirring very frequently.
4. Take saucepan off of burner; add in cream cheese and stir until cheese is blended.
5. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic salt; stir until blended.
6. Spread garlic butter on baguette slices and top with 1 tablespoon of cooled cream cheese mixture.
7. Top each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of crabmeat and sprinkle with tomato and parsley.
8. Add a shake or two of salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
9. Place baguettes on a baking sheet and bake 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until cream cheese is bubbly and bread is crispy.
10. Watch the bottom of the bread carefully so it doesn't burn.
11. Serve hot.
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