Curried Crab Spread

This cold crab spread can be made up to a couple of days ahead. If you want to make the crostini ahead, let the slices cool completely on a wire rack, then place them in a zip-top plastic bag

• 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 (500g) 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.

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