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:

1.	Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2.	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.
3.	Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese has melted and browned slightly. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.