[title subtitle=”adapted from Confessions of a Kitchen Diva”][/title]
This easy, freezable appetizer makes holiday entertaining a breeze. Prepare it in advance, pop it in the oven, and see how many of your guests ask for the recipe. Even better? It’s perfect for when company shows up on a whim.
Ingredients
1 package (6 count) English muffins
1 jar (4 ounces) Old English Cheese (this is usually near the blocks of Velveeta)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (6 ounces) white crabmeat, drained
Method
Split each muffin into 2 halves – set aside. Mix cheese and butter. Stir in seasoned salt and garlic powder until well mixed. Gently fold into crabmeat. Divide mixture evenly between 12 English muffin halves, spreading to cover. Cut muffins into 4 pie-shaped pieces – I used a pizza cutter. Place in container and freeze or bake immediately. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400˚. Bake frozen muffins, cheese side up for 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly, then broil for 1 minute to brown. Frozen canapés should keep for 3 months.
