Crab and Swiss Melts

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cooked crabmeat
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hot pepper sauce to taste
• 4 thick slices Italian bread, cut in half
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until fluffy. Mix in crab, garlic, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Spread onto bread slices and top with Swiss cheese. Place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese has melted and browned slightly. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.