Mexican Crab and Cheese Croustades

From yahoo group. OAMC

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 32

Ingredients

• 1  cup  crab (canned, frozen, fresh or imitation)
• 4  scallions, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, minced
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream, to taste (or more)
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, grated
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  lime, juice of

• For assembly

•  at least 32 thin slices baguette

Directions

1. Combine all filling ingredients in a mixing bowl. Set aside. If using a baguette instead of pre toasted croustades, bake the bread slices in
2. oven at 250 degrees in single layer for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
3. Mound about 1 tablespoon of the filling on toasted baguettes slices. If serving right away, bake at 425 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. To freeze: Place prepared croustades on a baking sheet and slip into the freezer for at least an hour.
5. Once appetizers are frozen, place gently in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between layers.
6. They will keep about three months in the freezer. Bake frozen for 10 to 12 minutes at 425 degrees F. Can be frozen up to 6 months.