Ingredients

Instructions

  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.