Description

This article is from the 20th Century Appetizer Recipes, with numerous contributions by famous and also anonymous cooks

Shrimp Croustades

1 Loaf bread

1/2 c Butter, melted

1 tb Butter

2 tb Flour

3/4 c Milk

1/2 c Swiss cheese, grated

1 Green onion, minced

1 Tin salad shrimp; rinse

1/2 Lemon, zest portion

2 ts Lemon juice

1 tb Parsley, minced

ds Worcestershire sauce ds Tabasco ds Salt ds Pepper ds Paprika Substitute 1 tin of crabmeat for salad shrimp if desired. You may obtain the lemon juice and required zest from the same fresh lemon.

1. To make the croustades: cut 2-inch rounds from bread slices. Brush both sides of circles lightly with melted butter; press circles into tiny muffin cups. Make at 450F for 5 minutes

2. Melt butter in medium microwave-safe casserole on High for 1 to1 1/2 minutes.

Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in milk. Microwave on Medium for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking each minute, until hot and thick. Add cheese; stir until cheese melts.

Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika.

3. Spoon a small amount of mixture into each croustade. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. (Can be wrapped well and frozen at this point for up to 3 months)

4. Bake freshly made croustades at 400F for 5 to 8 minutes, or until brown

and bubbly. Bake frozen croustades at 400F for 15 minutes. Quantity will vary from 3 to 4 dozen depending upon pan sizes and desired size.

Continue to:

• prev: Shrimp Cheese Pate
• Index
• next: Shrimp Dip

Related Recipes:

• Shrimp Mold-Nancy : Phoenix Bridge Director
• Ravioli Filled w/Pumpkin
• Turkey Salad Stuffed Eggs
• Polenta Crostini with Mushrooms
• Shrimp Spread
• Mushroom Piccante