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 e-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.
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