Curried Crab Spread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup minced celery 
• 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper 
• 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper 
• 1/2 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
• 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 18 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 

Preparation

• Combine the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat.
• Prepare broiler.
• Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush 1 side of the bread slices evenly with the olive oil. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Serve with spread.

**This cold crab spread can be made up to a couple of days ahead. If you want to make the crostini ahead, let the slices cool completely on a wire rack, then place them in a zip-top plastic bag.**

Shared by Debbie McLean Warner