Artichoke Bites II

Three cheeses unite with artichoke hearts and herbs to create miniature quiche-like delights!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 8 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup snipped fresh parsley
• 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved
• ¼ teaspoon Italian-style seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease four 1 3/4 inch muffin pans.

Step 2

Place reserved liquid from marinated artichoke hearts in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, slowly cook and stir onion and garlic until tender.

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, mix artichoke hearts, eggs, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, Italian-style seasoning, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Blend until smooth. Stir in the onions, garlic and dry bread crumbs.

Step 4

Fill the muffin pans approximately 3/4 inch full with the mixture. Bake in the preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. Serve warm.