Shrimp-Cheese Bites

Make these delectable little bites in large batches. You may find you can’t wait for a party before sneaking them from the freezer to reheat and nibble!

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 24 appetizers

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1 1/4	cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2	cup butter or margarine
1	egg, beaten
2/3	cup chopped cooked shrimp
2	ounces farmer or chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled
1	egg
1	egg yolk
1/2	cup half-and-half
2	teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Serve with...

Green Bean-Fennel Salad with Fresh Herbs
Total Time: 21 min

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1.	Heat oven to 375°F. Place flour in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1 beaten egg until well mixed. Shape into a ball. Divide into 24 balls. Press 1 ball on bottom and up side of each of 24 ungreased small muffin cups, 1 1/4x1 inch.
2.	Divide shrimp among cups. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat 1 egg and the egg yolk in small bowl. Stir in half-and-half and basil. Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg mixture into each cup.
3.	Bake about 20 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from pans to wire rack. Serve immediately.

Do-Ahead Tip

Cool bites completely on wire rack. Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered at least 2 hours. Place bites in labeled airtight freezer container, and freeze no longer than 2 months. About 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 350°F. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet about 18 minutes or until warm.

Substitution

Replace basil with any other fresh or dried herb to create your own flavor dimension!

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 85 (Calories from Fat 55 ); Total Fat 6 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 75 mg; Total Carbohydrate 5 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 3 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 2 %; Iron 2 % Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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