Mini Shrimp Pies

Directions

1. 1
   For Crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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   In a mixing bowl, blend butter and cream cheese until well combined.
3. 3
   Cut in the flour with a fork.
4. 4
   Divide dough into 6 balls.
5. 5
   Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin tins with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
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   Pat each of the chilled dough balls into each muffin cup.
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   Bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
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   For Filling: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour.
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    Slowly blend in half-and-half, stirring constantly.
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    The sauce should be thick; do not brown the sauce.
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    Add mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, Parmesan, and egg.
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    Stir to combine.
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    Fold in shrimp.
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    Add garlic powder, to taste.
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    Pour mixture into pie crusts.
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    Top with buttered bread crumbs.
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    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown and bubbly.
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    Let pies cool for 10 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
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    Garnish each with sprig of parsley.