Crab or Tuna Melt Casserole

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever' by Beatrice Ojakangas"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted and crusts removed
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup minced red onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
• Tabasco sauce (a few drops or to taste)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 lb lump crabmeat (or three 6 oz. cans water-packed tuna, drained)
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded gruyere cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°; butter a shallow 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
2. Line the bottom of the baking dish with the whole wheat toast.
3. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, onion, parsley, and apple; taste and add Tabasco, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Blend in crabmeat or tuna; spread over the bread; top with the cheese.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
6. Cut into squares to serve.