Crab Toast


 		 Crab Toast
If you prefer casual dining with a zesty seafood flair, try this delicious entree that's crunchy, creamy, and delightfully rich! You can also serve this as an appetizer by slicing pieces thinner.

Makes 6 servings
Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine

INGREDIENTS:
1
 loaf (16 oz) French bread
¼
 cup butter, cubed
4 
plum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped, divided
1   jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2
garlic cloves, minced
2 
pkg (8 oz each) imitation crabmeat
3/4 
cup ricotta cheese
½
cup sour cream
2
cups (8 oz) shredded Italian cheese blend, divided

DIRECTIONS:
1. 
Cut bread in half horizontally; hollow out top and bottom, leaving 1" shells. Crumble
 
 removed bread, and set aside.
2.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add half of the tomatoes. Add the
  jalapeno, garlic, and cilantro. Cook and stir for 4 minutes, then remove from heat.
3.
In a large bowl, combine the crab, ricotta, and sour cream. Stir in the tomato mixture,
  reserved bread crumbs and 1 cup cheese bled. Spoon into bread shells.
4.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Top with
  remaining cheese blend and tomatoes. Bake 5-7 longer or until cheese is melted.