Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

butter

softened

1 unit

butter

for greasing

3 unit

cream cheese

softened

1 cup

all-purpose flour

8 tbsp

butter

0.75 cup

all-purpose flour

1.5 cup

half-and-half

10.75 unit

condensed cream of mushroom soup

13.25 unit

sliced mushrooms

drained

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

1 unit

egg

beaten

1 lb

cooked shrimp

peeled, deveined, diced

1 pinch

garlic powder

to taste

1 unit

buttered bread crumb

for topping

6 unit

parsley sprigs

for garnish

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F for the crust.

Step 2
~2 min

Blend softened butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until well combined.

Step 3
~2 min

Cut in the flour with a fork.

Step 4
~2 min

Divide the dough into 6 equal balls.

Step 5
~2 min

Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 6
~2 min

Grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin tin with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 7
~2 min

Pat each chilled dough ball into each muffin cup to form the crust.

Step 8
~2 min

Bake the crusts for approximately 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 9
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for the filling.

Step 10
~2 min

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir in flour to create a roux.

Step 12
~2 min

Slowly blend in half-and-half, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 13
~2 min

Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, but do not allow it to brown.

Step 14
~2 min

Add mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg to the sauce.

Step 15
~2 min

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Step 16
~2 min

Gently fold in the cooked, diced shrimp.

Step 17
~2 min

Add garlic powder to taste.

Step 18
~2 min

Pour the shrimp mixture into the pre-baked pie crusts.

Step 19
~2 min

Top each pie with buttered bread crumbs.

Step 20
~2 min

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is brown and bubbly.

Step 21
~2 min

Let the pies cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.

Step 22
~2 min

Garnish each pie with a sprig of parsley before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.

Make sure to drain the mushrooms well to avoid a watery filling.

Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as an appetizer.

Serve with a side salad for a light lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Tomato soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food variation.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday gatherings
Party appetizers

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Dinner
Lunch
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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