Crab or Tuna Melt Casserole

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: In 'The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever' by Beatrice Ojakangas

Serves 8 people

Categories: Casserole, Main Dish, Seafood

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted and crusts removed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • Tabasco sauce (a few drops or to taste)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 lb lump crabmeat (or three 6 oz. cans water-packed tuna, drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°; butter a shallow 13 × 9 inch baking dish.

  2. Line the bottom of the baking dish with the whole wheat toast.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, onion, parsley, and apple; taste and add Tabasco, salt, and pepper to taste.

  4. Blend in crabmeat or tuna; spread over the bread; top with the cheese.

  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

  6. Cut into squares to serve.

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