Cheesy Crab Rolls

Submitted by: Nancy B.	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Appetizers
Quantity: 40 rolls	Preparation time: 0:15 hr. Cooking time: 0:12 hr.

Ingredients

10	slices bread, crusts removed	10
3/4 cup	shredded white cheddar cheese (or your favorite)	175 mL
2 tbsp	butter	30 mL
1 tbsp	milk or dry white wine	15 mL
1/2 tsp	onion powder	3 mL
1 tbsp	dried parsley	15 mL
1 can	crabmeat, drained, flaked (6-oz /170-g)	1 can
	salt, to taste
1/3 cup	butter, melted	150 mL
1/2 tsp	paprika	2 mL

Directions

With a rolling pin, roll out the bread to flatten. In a small saucepan heat cheese and 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter over low heat until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Stir in milk or wine until smooth. Add onion powder and parsley. Stir in crabmeat. Add salt to taste. Spread crab mixture on 1 side of each flattened bread slice; roll up.

In a small mixing bowl combine 1/3 cup (150 mL) melted butter and paprika. Brush mixture lightly over crab rolls. Place rolls, seam side down, on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Freeze, uncovered, about 1 hour. Transfer rolls to a freezer container. Freeze.

To serve, unwrap frozen crab rolls and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut each roll into 4 slices. Arrange slices on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 375°F/190°C oven about 12 minutes or until bread is golden brown and crisp.