Crabby Snacks; so festive!

 

I've been meaning to post this recipe for over a month; but it's been a little hectic around here, what with Christmas and all! I first made these yummy treats after watching Silver Linings Playbook.  The main character's mom made them to eat while watching football, and after some research, I discovered the recipe for the 1970's era appetizer. I kind of made them just for fun, but they were SO good, I've made them 3 times since! They are super tasty; all cheesy and crabby, and a bit retro too!

Crabby Snacks (thanks to www.slate.com for the recipe)

1/2 cup (one stick) butter, softened
one 6-ounce can crabmeat, drained
one 5-ounce jar Kraft Old English cheese spread (this cannot be substituted for!)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (not Miracle whip!)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 English muffins, halved, or a sliced baguette

Combine the butter, crabmeat, cheese spread, mayo and garlic powder in a medium bowl; stir.  Chill.  When ready to serve, spread mixture on bread. Place on baking sheet and broil until browned and bubbly; about 5 minutes.  Serve warm or at room temperature. 

 

Another version of this recipe suggests spreading the mixture on the English muffins and freezing them for 30 minutes before slicing into quarters and broiling.  I liked the bite-sized slices of baguette best.