greek artichoke appetizer

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®)
• 3/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• grease a 10x7x2-inch baking dish.
• drain marinade from one jar of artichoke hearts into a skillet.
• pour artichoke hearts from drained jar and the entire second jar (marinade and artichoke hearts) into a food processor. blend until artichoke hearts are coarsely chopped and set aside.
• cook and stir onion and garlic in the skillet with marinade over medium-low heat until onions are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• stir onion mixture, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, and hot pepper sauce together until well mixed.
• stir sharp cheddar cheese, parsley, parmesan cheese, and chopped artichoke heart mixture into the onion mixture. pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• bake in preheated oven until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. cut into 1-inch squares and serve warm or cold.