California Crab Melt

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package crabmeat or 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
• 6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 20 slices sourdough bread or 20 slices french baguettes

Recipe

• 1 heat broiler. combine all ingredients except bread in a medium bowl.
• 2 place bread slices on a large baking sheet. broil 5 to 6 inches from h eat until toasted (1 to 2 minutes).
• 3 turn bread slices over; spread each with about 1 tablespoon of the crabmeat mixture.
• 4 broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbly (2 to 3 minutes). serve immediately.
• 5 note: some people find swiss cheese a little strong. i'm sure monterey jack would work in this recipe -- and most likely mozzarella.