"For ease you may use purchased miniature frozen tart shells, spicy Italian sausage works the best for this, if using mild sausage I recommend to add in the cayenne pepper --- these are very good!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened (can use margarine)
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2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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6 ounces bulk Italian sausage (such as Jimmy Dean's, use mild or spicy)
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1 pinch cayenne pepper (use only if using milk sausage)
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1/2-3/4 cup finely shredded swiss cheese (or as needed)
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1 large green onion, minced (or use 2 tablespoons minced chives)
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2 eggs
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1 cup half-and-half cream
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (or as needed)