New Orleans Crab Canape Recipe

Name: New Orleans Crab Canape
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 each white onion cut up; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup stock; 3/4 cup crab meat cooked; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 4 ounces parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 4 ounces gruyere cheese; 1 loaf bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 each white onion cut up
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup stock
3/4 cup crab meat cooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
4 ounces parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
4 ounces gruyere cheese
1 loaf bread

1
Melt butter, add onion, and cook over moderate heat until onion is soft.
2
Add flour, stir to blend, cook 1 minute; stir in broth, cooking until smooth.
3
Add crabmeat, simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Remove from fire; cool.
5
Cheese Topping: Melt butter, add flour to make a roux, and cook two or three minutes.
6
Add cheses, blend well.
7
Remove from fire, cool, then form into small firm, round balls.
8
Cut bread into canape-sized pieces; saute in butter.
9
Spread each with the crab mixture; then place a cheese ball over the crab.
10
Just before serving, place in hot oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 each white onion cut up, 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose, 1/2 cup stock, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Crab Canape falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

New Orleans Crab Canape

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