Shrimp and Cheese Puffs

peskyleo's Note:

This recipe is SOOO easy. I learned it as a co-ed away from home for the first time and trying to make appetizers and snacks for dorm parties and such. I still make it today, especially when impromptu guests pop in.

• Total Time: 4 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 1 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 32.0 crackers

• 32 crackers
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1 egg , separated
• 4 ½ ounces small shrimp , drained

Directions:

1. Arrange crackers on two napkin lined plates.
2. In medium, microwave-safe bowls, microwave butter on High for 10 seconds to soften. Add cheese to butter and blend well. Then, stir in yolk of the egg and the shrimp.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cheese and shrimp mixture.
4. Top each cracker with a teaspoonful size of the mixture.
5. Microwave 1 plate at a time, uncovered on High for 1 minute or until hot.