New Orleans Crab Canape

Directions

Melt butter, add onion, and cook over moderate heat until onion is soft.

Add flour, stir to blend, cook 1 minute; stir in broth, cooking until smooth.

Add crabmeat, simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from fire; cool.

Cheese Topping: Melt butter, add flour to make a roux, and cook two or three minutes.

Add cheses, blend well. Remove from fire, cool, then form into small firm, round balls.

Cut bread into canape-sized pieces; sauté in butter.

Spread each with the crab mixture; then place a cheese ball over the crab.

Just before serving, place in hot oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.