HOT CRAB AND ASPARAGUS CANAPES

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An easy to make-ahead appetizer for a New Year's Eve get-together. You can use canned, frozen or fresh crab meat.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces canned crabmeat, drained and squeezed of excess moisture
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 large green onions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 loaf baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
16 small asparagus spears, blanched and cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light.
  • Beat in crab, garlic and green onions until just combined.
  • Season with salt, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce; combine well.
  • Slice baguette diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Spread mixture on the baquette slices and set on the baking tray.
  • Top each canape with 2 asparagus halves, cut side down.
  • Sprinkle canapes with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Arrange on a platter and serve.
  • NOTE: To blanch the asparagus, cook in boiling water for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Drain and immediately chill in ice water; drain.
  • These canapes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in plastic wrap.
  • Because you will be baking from cold, allow 3 - 4 minutes extra cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 58.2, Sodium 645.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.8

Celumusa Kunene
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These are the best canapés I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Bella Hilton
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved these canapés. The crab flavor was very mild and the asparagus and cheese were delicious.


Jake Linger
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These canapés are a great way to use up leftover crab and asparagus.


chealsia Isaac
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I've made these canapés several times and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, you can use any type of crab or asparagus you like.


Draco Arcane
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These canapés are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they look impressive, and they're delicious.


Gacal Axmedey
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I'm a big fan of crab cakes, so I was excited to try these canapés. They didn't disappoint! The crab was perfectly cooked and the asparagus added a nice crunch.


Luftëtarja Detare
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I made these canapés for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Boom Boom
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These canapés are delicious! The crab and asparagus are a great combination, and the cheese adds a nice richness.


Vivian Ramotlabaki
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I followed the recipe exactly and the canapés turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt.


Arsh Prince
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These canapés are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I will definitely be making them again.


Peige Black
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved these canapés! The asparagus and cheese balanced out the crab flavor perfectly.


Profesa kinos
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I made these canapés for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Jon Rawlinga
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These canapés were a hit at my party! The combination of crab, asparagus, and cheese was perfect, and the flaky puff pastry crust was the perfect finishing touch.


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