Ingredients:
36 frozen mini tart shells
1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, chopped ( save 36 shrimp whole)
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
4 tablespoons chives, chopped
1 dash hot pepper sauce ( Tabasco “or” peri-peri “or” your choice)
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup your favorite cheese, grated
Directions:
Bake the tart shells in a 375 F oven for about 5 minutes.
Coarsely chop the shrimp (except for 36 you have set aside for garnish).
Beat together the eggs and cottage cheese.
Stir in the chopped shrimp, Parmesan, chives, hot pepper sauce and pepper.
Spoon the cooked, shrimp mixture into the tarts shells.
Top with grated cheese and the reserve shrimp.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden or until they arepuffed and golden.
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.