Hot Seafood Canapes

• 1 bunch shallots, finely chopped
• 1 stick butter, divided
• pinch of thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• dash of cayenne
• 1/2 lb. cooked crab meat
• 2 chopped pimentos
• dash of Tabasco
• 2 heaping Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 c. milk
• 1/2 oz. Sauterne wine
• 1/2 oz. brandy
• toast rounds
• 1/2 c. American cheese, grated

1. Saute shallots in 1/2 stick of butter.
2. Add thyme, bay leaves and dash of cayenne and saute for 3 minutes.
3. Remove bay leaves and add shredded crab meat, pimentos and dash of Tabasco.
4. Blend flour and rest of butter.
5. Add milk and cook until it thickens slightly.
6. Combine mixtures, adding wine and brandy.
7. Spread on toast rounds and top with grated cheese.
8. Broil quickly so cheese will melt.
9. Makes approximately 1 cup.

shallots, butter, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne, crab meat, pimentos, flour, milk, sauterne wine, brandy, rounds, american cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=892 (may not work)