Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells and cartilage
6 ounces (7 strips) bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Croutons or toast
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease six 4-ounce ramekins with the butter, place on a baking sheet and set aside. Combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, green onions, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, vinegar, paprika and hot sauce in a large bowl and mix well. Fold in crab and mix until well-coated, being careful not to break up the lumps. Divide mixture among the prepared dishes and top each portion with 1 tablespoon of bacon and cheese. Bake until crab is hot and cheese is golden brown on top, 8-10 minutes. Carefully transfer ramekins to 6 plates and serve immediately with croutons or toast on the side.