Lemon-Parmesan Artichoke Bottoms

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• Two 14-ounce cans artichoke bottoms, rinsed, drained, patted dry
• 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly grease 8-inch square baking dish. Place artichoke bottoms, rounded sides down, in prepared dish. Combine Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and lemon peel in medium bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound mayonnaise mixture in artichokes. Sprinkle with pine nuts. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake artichokes until heated through, about 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.