ELEGANT ARTICHOKE CUPS

By JaneTreva

Ingredients

• 24 wonton wrappers
• 2 jars (6-oz/170 g each) marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Press one wonton wrapper into each cup of a muffin pan.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from oven; set aside.

Meanwhile, combine chopped artichokes, red pepper, onion, lemon rind, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese.
Fill each wonton cup with artichoke mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 8 minutes or until edges of wontons are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Remove from pan and serve immediately.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Press one wonton wrapper into each cup of a muffin pan.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from oven; set aside.

Meanwhile, combine chopped artichokes, red pepper, onion, lemon rind, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese.
Fill each wonton cup with artichoke mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 8 minutes or until edges of wontons are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Remove from pan and serve immediately.
Tip: Unfilled wonton cups may be made one week in advance and stored in an air tight container.