Shrimp Canapes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 slices white bread
1/4 lb. frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and minced
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
small sprigs fresh dill weed, pimento strips or olive slices (optional)

Preparation

Cut each slice of bread into four 1 1/2-inch circles (make bread crumbs from leftover bread pieces and reserve for other uses).
Place cutouts on baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
Combine shrimp, cheese, mayonnaise, thyme and salt; stir well and spread on bread cutouts. Bake at 425\u00b0 for 7 minutes.
Garnish each canape with dill weed, pimento or olive slices, if desired.
Yields 3 dozen.