Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe

Published: February 19, 2011
Source: Sandra Lee - Food Net…

YIELD: 4 servings
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PREP TIME: 20 min
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COOK TIME: 15 min

These are absolutely delicious, and a breeze to put together. They make wonderful hors d’oeuvres, or serve them as a salad on a plate of mixed greens tossed with an oil & vinegar dressing.

(Photo is my own; i.e., this is what it really looks like.)

Ingredients

	Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
4	tablespoons plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
1	twelve-ounce jar marinated artichoke bottoms, drained and patted dry
1-½	teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
¼	pound soft sheep's milk cheese or brie, rind removed, sliced
1	cup mixed salad greens
2	tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Place the artichokes cup-side up on the breadcrumbs and brush or drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs and the parmesan.

Bake for 15 minutes; remove from the oven and preheat the broiler. Divide the sheep’s milk cheese among the artichokes; sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs. Broil until the cheese starts to bubble and the topping browns, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the salad greens with the balsamic vinaigrette in a bowl; serve the artichokes on top of the greens.