Crab Melt Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Once done, remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Mornay Sauce

   In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until slightly golden. Gradually add 1 cup of milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Cheese and Seasoning

   Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in 1 cup of gruyere cheese until melted and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.

4. 4

   Combine Crab and Bacon

   Gently fold in the lump crabmeat and crumbled bacon into the mornay sauce. Ensure that the crab and bacon are evenly coated with the sauce.

5. 5

   Prepare the Bread

   Preheat your oven's broiler. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Assemble the Crab Melt

   Spoon the crab mixture generously over each slice of bread, spreading it evenly.

7. 7

   Broil the Crab Melt

   Place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or until the crab melt is bubbly and golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.

8. 8

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious crab melt!