ARTICHOKE BALLS

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Personally I like my artichoke balls served cold but if you like yours served hot these can be baked before serving.

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) artichoke hearts (in water)
1 + 1/4 c italian bread crumbs
4 oz parmesan cheese, grated
4 oz romano cheese, grated
4 clove garlic, minced
+/- 2 oz olive oil
4 hard boiled eggs (optional)
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Squeeze liquid from artichoke hearts.
  • 2. In food processor chop artichoke hearts, garlic, 1 cup bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, optional boiled eggs, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • 3. Put mixture in refrigerator to chill.
  • 4. Combine Romano & remaining breadcrumbs.
  • 5. Roll to completely coat in Romano & breadcrumbs.
  • 6. When mixture is cold, roll into small balls. If you have a melon baller this makes the perfect size.
  • 7. These can be served cold or if you prefer them hot then bake them in 350* F oven until balls start to brown.
  • 8. *Note: Balls can be frozen before rolling in bread crumb mixture.

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