Author Notes: Inspired by Silver Linings Playbook, here’s my take on Crabby Snacks. Hold the “Homemades.” —foxeslovelemons
Makes: 30 pieces
Ingredients
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1
baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices (need 30 pieces)
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Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil
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1/4
pound smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
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1/4
cup thinly sliced green onions
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1
pound canned crab meat, drained if necessary
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6
tablespoons mayonnaise or cream cheese
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2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1
teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/4
teaspoon ground white pepper
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1/8
teaspoon kosher salt
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1
avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
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Red pepper flakes for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray baguette slices with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, toss together crab, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire, lemon zest, white pepper, salt and bacon. Makes about 2 cups crab mixture.
- Top each baguette slice with a heaping tablespoon of crab mixture. Top with avocado slice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.