Miniature Shrimp Quiches

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Shredded Swiss cheese - (4 oz)
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Finely-chopped cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried thyme
		Pastry Shells - (see below)
2		Eggs - beaten (large)
1/2 cup	118ml	Half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground nutmeg
1		Hot sauce
		Pastry Shells
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter or margarine - softened
1/2		Cream cheese - (8-oz pkg) - softened
1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	All-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt

Recipe Instructions

Combine first 4 ingredients; spoon evenly into Pastry Shells. Combine eggs and remaining ingredients, stirring well; pour mixture evenly into Pastry Shells. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.

Pastry Shells: Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended; stir in flour and salt. Cover and chill 1 hour. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans, shaping each ball into a shell.

This recipe yields 3 dozen.

Source:
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook

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