Broiled Crab Puffs

Ingredients

• 1 lb special crabmeat or backfin crab meat
• 1 (5 ounce) jar old english sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons french's mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 10 saltines, crushed
• 6 English muffins, halved and quartered (48 pieces)

Directions

1. 1

   Pick through crab to remove all shells.

2. 2

   Heat jar of cheese in microwave just enough to soften.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients except crab and muffins.

4. 4

   Mix well. Then gently fold in crab meat.

5. 5

   IMPORTANT: These crab topped muffins must be frozen at least 30 minutes before broiling.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, broil until bubbly and brown.

7. 7

   Takes only a few minutes.

8. 8

   Be sure to use all 48 pieces.

9. 9

   Applying too much on the muffins will make the outside too brown and the inside won't be cooked.

10. 10

    These can be kept in the freezer (wrapped) for 3-4 weeks before baking.

11. 11

    Use as needed for entertaining.