HOT CRAB CROSTINI

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Creamy hot crab dip tastes great on top of crunchy baguette slices. Serve it to guests in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices (24 slices)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, well drained and flaked
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, well drained
2 ounces shredded Swiss cheese (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°. Place bread slices on large ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp and very light brown.
Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients except chives in medium bowl. Spread 1 rounded table-spoonful crabmeat mixture on each bread slice.
Bake about 5 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 260 mg