Screaming Crab Melts On Pumpernickel Food

CRAB MELT-AWAYS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high heat. Mix all ingredients except toast slices; spread evenly onto toast slices.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Broil until lightly browned. Garnish each appetizer with 1 tsp. each red pepper and green onion.

SMOKED TROUT MOUSSE ON PUMPERNICKEL

Steps:

• Remove skin and bones from the trout. Place cleaned trout in the bowl of food processor and chop until very fine. With the machine running, add cream, pepper, lemon juice and horseradish.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl and add cream cheese. Blend until well combined and smooth. Using a rubber spatula, press mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cut trimmed party pumpernickel in half, on the diagonal. Using a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip, pipe 1 teaspoon mousse onto each bread triangle.
• Garnish with sprig of Italian parsley.

CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Melt butter and cheese over low heat; add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt.
• Mix well.
• Process in blender until smooth.
• In bowl, fold in crabmeat and chives.
• Slice bread into half inch slices and spread on crabmeat mixture.
• Place on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.