Creamy Crab Phyllo Parcels

Total Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo pastry sheets
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 4 drops tabascoâ® brand chipotle pepper sauce
• 8 ounces rock crabmeat (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns (optional)

Recipe

• 1 thaw phyllo sheets according to package directions.
• 2 in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, parmesan, mayonnaise, chives and tabasco; mix until smooth. fold in crab (if using frozen crab, squeeze out excess liquid first).
• 3 prepare and handle phyllo according to package directions. double each sheet and cut into strips. brush with melted butter; add 1 tablespoons of crab filling to a strip and sprinkle with 2-3 peppercorns before folding into triangles (the method is explained on the package). brush again with melted butter. place in a 9x13 - inch glass baking dish. bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. cool on a wire rack; freeze.
• 4 to serve: place frozen pastries on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until hot.