Crab Crostini

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 12 slices French baguettes (3/4 inch)
• 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the shallot and garlic; saute, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
3. Pour in cream and reduce by half, about 10 minutes or so, stirring very frequently.
4. Take saucepan off of burner; add in cream cheese and stir until cheese is blended.
5. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic salt; stir until blended.
6. Spread garlic butter on baguette slices and top with 1 tablespoon of cooled cream cheese mixture.
7. Top each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of crabmeat and sprinkle with tomato and parsley.
8. Add a shake or two of salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
9. Place baguettes on a baking sheet and bake 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until cream cheese is bubbly and bread is crispy.
10. Watch the bottom of the bread carefully so it doesn't burn.
11. Serve hot.

olive oil, shallots, garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, butter, garlic salt, baguettes, lump crabmeat, tomatoes, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crab-crostini-56430 (may not work)