Cheesy Shrimp Toast Bites

Crispy toasted baguette, a creamy garlic-Parmesan cheese spread, and a tender seasoned shrimp on top — these bite-sized appetizers look like they took hours, but they come together in under 30 minutes. They’re the kind of easy, crowd-pleasing finger food that disappears fast at any gathering.

How To Make Cheesy Shrimp Toast Bites

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into ½ inch pieces
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

• Prepare the Bread — Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a lined baking sheet.
• Season the Shrimp — Toss the shrimp with melted butter, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

• Mix the Cheese Spread — In a bowl, mix mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, and half of the green onions until creamy.

• Build the Toast Bites — Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each baguette slice. Place one shrimp on top of each piece.

• Bake Until Golden — Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bread is crisp, the cheese is melted, and the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
• Finish and Serve — Sprinkle with the remaining green onions and serve warm with lemon wedges.

Storage and Reheat

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on a baking sheet at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or pop them in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, until warmed through and crisp again.

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Cheesy Shrimp Toast Bites

Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a creamy garlic-Parmesan cheese spread and a seasoned shrimp, baked until golden and bubbly — an easy, elegant seafood appetizer.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 6 persons

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 baguette sliced into ½ inch pieces
• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• Lemon wedges for serving

Method

 

1. Prepare the Bread — Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a lined baking sheet.
2. Season the Shrimp — Toss the shrimp with melted butter, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix the Cheese Spread — In a bowl, mix mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, and half of the green onions until creamy.
4. Build the Toast Bites — Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each baguette slice. Place one shrimp on top of each piece.
5. Bake Until Golden — Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bread is crisp, the cheese is melted, and the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6. Finish and Serve — Sprinkle with the remaining green onions and serve warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

• Slice the baguette evenly so every bite toasts at the same rate.
• Use large shrimp so each piece sits neatly on top of the toast.
• Pat shrimp dry before seasoning for better texture.
• The cheese spread can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
• Watch closely near the end of baking, as times vary by oven.

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