Ugly Pretzel

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 F.
2. 2
   Mix 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, salt, cayenne, parsley and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add crab meat and gently toss until well mixed.
4. 4
   Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
5. 5
   Add flour and stir with a wire whisk until blended.
6. 6
   Do not allow the roux to brown.
7. 7
   Gradually add milk, whisking until well blended.
8. 8
   Add Old Bay seasoning.
9. 9
   Bring to a boil while stirring constantly until completely smooth.
10. 10
    Pour milk mixture over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together.
11. 11
    Fold in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
12. 12
    Beat the egg in a medium bowl.
13. 13
    Add the remaining 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and mix well.
14. 14
    Mix about half of this mixture into the crab mixture.
15. 15
    Set the rest aside for a moment.
16. 16
    On an ungreased baking sheet, top each pretzel with half of the crab mixture.
17. 17
    Drizzle the remaining egg/mayo mixture over top, and then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
18. 18
    Dust tops with a little more Old Bay seasoning.
19. 19
    Bake for about 12 minutes or until bubbly and tops are lightly browned.
20. 20
    Serve as an appetizer or main course with a side salad.