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°F for 15 minutes.
7. Cut into individual portions and serve immediately.