Crab-Roll Melt

Name: Crab-Roll Melt
Ingredients: 1 or 2 stalks celery depending on size; 1 cup light softened cream cheese; 1 T. shredded green onion (or white onion); Optional flavorings: a slight dash of ketchup, hot sauce, red seafood sauce or Worcestershire. Note dash, this is about the crab.; A touch of salt to taste; 1 lb. fresh picked-over crab.; Sourdough bread. Good sourdough comes in an oblong or round loaf. The crab should cover 8 slices of similar length. So the long pieces should be cut in half.; Butter is optional, but it adds a nice touch during the toasting.; 8 Slices of Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Some, particularly children, may prefer a milder or longhorn cheddar.; 8 slices of good quality tomatoes or omit. Seed the tomatoes.

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Ingredients

1 or 2 stalks celery depending on size
1 cup light softened cream cheese
1 T. shredded green onion (or white onion)
Optional flavorings: a slight dash of ketchup, hot sauce, red seafood sauce or Worcestershire. Note dash, this is about the crab.
A touch of salt to taste
1 lb. fresh picked-over crab.
Sourdough bread. Good sourdough comes in an oblong or round loaf. The crab should cover 8 slices of similar length. So the long pieces should be cut in half.
Butter is optional, but it adds a nice touch during the toasting.
8 Slices of Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Some, particularly children, may prefer a milder or longhorn cheddar.
8 slices of good quality tomatoes or omit. Seed the tomatoes.

Directions

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{"0":"1. The purpose of the cream cheese is to bind the ingredients together. I find it holds up better under heat than mayo. Combine the celery, onion, and crab with the cream cheese then gentle add any seasonings.","2":"2. My preferred method is to use the oven than the broiler, although it takes longer.","4":"At 350 degrees, places your bread slices (lightly buttered or not) on a baking sheet until you have a very lightly toast-usually about five minutes.","6":"Evenly spread the crab mixture over the bread. Top with cheese, then the tomato slices.","8":"This should be done in 20 minutes when the cheese is bubbly.","10":"Alternatively these can be broiled.","12":"These are lovely with a cup of good tomato soup or a salad."}