Shrimp Toast

Directions

1. 1
   Cut crusts from bread.
2. 2
   With 2-inch fluted round cookie cutter, cut some circles from bread slices.
3. 3
   Cut remaining bread into 1 1/2-inch triangles and 2 x 1-inch pieces to make 20 cutouts in all.
4. 4
   In blender, blend bread trimmings to make 1/2 cup crumbs. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter with thyme.
5. 5
   With pastry brush, brush cutouts with butter mixture.
6. 6
   Place on cookie sheet; broil 2 minutes or just until golden.
7. 7
   Mix shrimp, bread crumbs, cheese, mayonnaise and salt; spread some on each cutout.
8. 8
   Broil 10 minutes, about 7 to 9 inches from source of heat.
9. 9
   Garnish. Makes 20.