Artichoke Balls

By SallySmo

Ingredients

• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and hashed
• 1 C Italian bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp MSG
• 1/2 Tbsp parsley flakes
• Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Saute 3 cloves of minced garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add 2 cans of drained, mashed artichoke hearts and saute over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 C Italian bread crumbs and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Cool 10-15 minutes then add 2 eggs (beaten), 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp MSG, 1/2 Tbsp parsley flakes.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Roll into small balls then roll in Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 325 °F for 30 minutes. These can be frozen and stored before baking

-Ruth Smolenski