crab on crackers hors d'oeuvres with a twist

Name: Crab on Crackers Hors d'Oeuvres with a Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells; 3 tablespoon(s) mayo; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper; 4 slice(s) bacon, thick sliced; 15-20 slice(s) colby cheese, cut into 1-inch squares about 1/8 inch thick

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jul 1, 2014

This hors d'Oeuvre is relatively easy to produce, and makes a great way to keep your guests happy while waiting for the main event. And with only six ingredients, it's a snap to put together. Actually, I’m make a bunch of these up for one of my clients, and I’ll probably save a few for my July 4th party coming up this week.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Broil

yield 10 2 per person

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
3 tablespoons mayo
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 slices bacon, thick sliced
15-20 slices colby cheese, cut into 1-inch squares about 1/8 inch thick

How To Make crab on crackers hors d'oeuvres with a twist

Step 1

Gather all your ingredients

Step 2

Sauté the bacon until crisp, but not too crisp
Step 3

Remove from pan and allow to drain and cool on some paper towels
Step 4

Chef's Note: Reserve the bacon grease for another use (I’m planning on sautéing a couple of chicken breasts with it… but that’s another recipe).
Step 5

Chop the bacon into small pieces and reserve.
Step 6

Add the mayo, lemon juice, salt & pepper (to taste), and the cayenne pepper to a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Step 7

Carefully fold in the crab until fully incorporated.
Step 8

Place a heaping teaspoon of the crab mixture on a cracker, and add a few pieces of chopped bacon.
Step 9

Cover with a piece of the cheese, and place in a broiler and broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown.
Step 10

Serve with a lemon or lime wedge. Enjoy.
Step 11

Keep the faith and keep cooking.
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