Oregon Cream Cheese Shrimp Sandwiches

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Butler Estate in Irving, Texas in 1988.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
 * 3 eggs lightly beaten
 * ¼ cup finely chopped chives
 * 1 loaf french bread
 * 8 large cooked shrimp chopped

Directions

 * 1) Combine cream cheese, eggs and chopped chives in a bowl and beat until combined.
 * 2) Cut bread in half lengthwise.
 * 3) Scoop out some of the soft interior forming a shallow shell.
 * 4) Fill bread with shrimp.
 * 5) Spread cream cheese mixture in a thick layer on both halves of the loaf.
 * 6) Place on a baking sheet and bake at 450 for 15 minutes.
 * 7) Cut into individual portions and serve immediately.