Shrimp & Cheese Appetizers

Quick easy and attractive "do Ahead" appetizer They freeze well Instead of the English muffins I use 8 slices of Whole wheat bread, sandwich loaf, crusts removed. Then flatten the slices with a rolling pin, put the slices on a cookie sheet and toast one side of the bread under the broiler. Then turn the bread over and spread the mixture on each slice. Cut the slices into 3 pieces each. If you want to use the English muffin but want them a bit thinner use 3 muffins and cut them into 3 pieces each

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 48 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  imperial cheese (or other nippy spreadable cheese)
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  teaspoons mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1  pinch onion powder
• 4  ounces shrimp
• 4  English muffins, split

Directions

1. Beat together the cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice, cayenne,& onion powder.
2. Beat until smooth then add shrimp and mix until they are evenly spread.
3. Spread on the 8 muffin halves.
4. You may now freeze them well wrapped or continue to broil them.
5. Broil until lightly browned & bubbly.
6. Cut each muffin half into 6 pieces & serve.
7. If you have frozen them defrost for 1/2 hour then under broiler apprs 8" from heat for 10-15 minutes.