Curried Crab Spread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup minced celery
• 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
• 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 18 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

1. Combine the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat.
2. Prepare broiler.
3. Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush 1 side of the bread slices evenly with the olive oil. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Serve with spread.