2851. CRAB and BACON FLAUTAS

serves six


1 cup crab meat, well drained
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onion
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper hot sauce

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce

1 6" white corn tortilla, well crumbled

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 tablespoons capers, drained

1/4 teaspoon lemon zest

6 8" flour tortillas

1/2 batch salsa

 

Combine all ingredients except the tortillas in a large bowl. Place ¼ cup crab mixture down the middle of each tortilla. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick. Place flautas in a deep fat fryer heated to 350ºF. Fry until golden and drain on a paper towel lined surface. Serve with salsa.

 

 

bacon recipe courtesy of: Mission Food Service, 1159 Cottonwood Lane #200, Irving, Texas 75038