Artichokes Au Gratin

By GratefulSea

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
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 pound soft sheep's milk cheese or brie, rind removed, sliced
• 1 cup mixed salad greens
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.