Hot Seafood Canapes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch shallots, finely chopped
1 stick butter, divided
pinch of thyme
2 bay leaves
dash of cayenne
1/2 lb. cooked crab meat
2 chopped pimentos
dash of Tabasco
2 heaping Tbsp. flour
1/4 c. milk
1/2 oz. Sauterne wine
1/2 oz. brandy
toast rounds
1/2 c. American cheese, grated

Preparation

Saute shallots in 1/2 stick of butter.
Add thyme, bay leaves and dash of cayenne and saute for 3 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and add shredded crab meat, pimentos and dash of Tabasco.
Blend flour and rest of butter.
Add milk and cook until it thickens slightly.
Combine mixtures, adding wine and brandy.
Spread on toast rounds and top with grated cheese.
Broil quickly so cheese will melt.
Makes approximately 1 cup.