Easy Artichoke Melts
Posted by blondie2
6 slices firm white bread
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
� cup (3oz0 grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
� cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
pitted ripe olives, sliced (optional)
fresh parsley, snipped (optional)
Preheat oven to 350. Using serrated bread knife, cut crusts from bread; cut each
slice into 4 squares, for a total of 24 squares. Place squares over bottom of
small bar pan. Chop artichoke hearts. Great cheese. In same bowl, combine
artichokes � cup of the cheese, mayonnaise and garlic pressed with a garlic
press; mix well. Using a small scoop, place one scoop artichoke mixture onto
each bread square; sprinkle with remaining cheese. If desired, top with olives,
or parsley.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges of bread are golden brown Remove to cooling
rack. Serve.
Yield 12 servings or 24 sample servings |