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New Orleans Crab Canape

This New Orleans Crab Canape recipe uses Butter, Flour, Broth Water Or White Wine, Parmesan Cheese, and Swiss Or Gruyere Cheese. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 4 oz
• 4 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Melt butter, add onion, and cook over moderate heat until onion is soft.

2. 2

   Add flour, stir to blend, cook 1 minute; stir in broth, cooking until smooth.

3. 3

   Add crabmeat, simmer 8 to 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from fire; cool.

5. 5

   Cheese Topping: Melt butter, add flour to make a roux, and cook two or three minutes.

6. 6

   Add cheses, blend well.

7. 7

   Remove from fire, cool, then form into small firm, round balls.

8. 8

   Cut bread into canape-sized pieces; saute in butter.

9. 9

   Spread each with the crab mixture; then place a cheese ball over the crab.

10. 10

    Just before serving, place in hot oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.