Miniature Shrimp Quiches

1 c Shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)

1/2 c Finely chopped cooked shrimp

2 tb Chopped fresh chives

1/2 ts Dried thyme

Pastry shells 2 lg Eggs, beaten

1/2 c Half-and-half

1/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

1/4 ts Ground nutmeg

ds Hot sauce -------------------------------PASTRY SHELLS------------------------------- 1/2 c Butter or margarine, soft

1/2 pk Cream cheese, softened

- (4-oz) 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1/4 ts Salt

PASTRY SHELLS: Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended; stir in flour and salt. Cover and chill 1 hour. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans, shaping each ball into a shell. QUICHE: Combine first 4 ingredients, spoon evenly into pastry shells. Combine eggs and remaining ingredients, stirring well; pour mixture evenly into pastry shells. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.