Shrimp Squares

Name: Shrimp Squares
Ingredients: 4 c. fine whole-grain bread crumbs; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 c. melted butter; 4 c. shredded Swiss cheese; 4 c. thinly sliced scallions; 6 c. small cooked shrimp; 24 eggs; 4 tsp. cornstarch; 6 c. milk; grated nutmeg to taste; cayenne to taste; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

4 c. fine whole-grain bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. melted butter
4 c. shredded Swiss cheese
4 c. thinly sliced scallions
6 c. small cooked shrimp
24 eggs
4 tsp. cornstarch
6 c. milk
grated nutmeg to taste
cayenne to taste
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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Combine the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and melted butter in a bowl and mix well. Press the mixture evenly over the bottom of 4 greased 7 x 11-inch baking pans. Layer the Swiss cheese, scallions and shrimp over the crumb mixture and pat firmly. Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the cornstarch and beat until blended. Add the milk and beat until well mixed. Add the nutmeg and cayenne. Pour over the layers. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°. Bake for 15 minutes longer. Cool for 20 minutes or longer. Cut the baked layer in each pan into 24 squares. Yield: 96 servings.