Shelly's Recipe

ARTICHOKE APPETIZER

Category: Hot

2 (6 oz.) jars marinated artichoke hearts
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 eggs
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp Tabasco or hot pepper sauce
1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Drain marinade from one jar of the artichokes into a large skillet. Drain the other jar, discard marinade. Chop all the artichokes; set aside.

Saute the onion and garlic in the skillet until softened. Beat the eggs with a whisk or fork in a medium bowl. Add the crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano and Tabasco. Stir in the cheese, parsley, artichokes and the onion mixture.

Turn into a greased 8x8x2 inch pan. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan; then cut into 1 inch squares. Serve cold or reheat in the pan in a 325 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen appetizers.