Artichokes au Gratin

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 oz. each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and quartered
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 c. butter, divided
• 2 Tb. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese, divided
• 1 Tb. dry bread crumbs
• 1/8 tsp. paprika

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet, saute the artichokes and garlic in 2 Tb. butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted. Pour over artichokes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Combine crumbs and paprika; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.