ARTICHOKE CHEESE SQUARES

ARTICHOKE CHEESE SQUARES image

Number Of Ingredients 11

Safflower oil and/or olive oil
1/3 cup minced onion
3 minced garlic cloves
4 eggs
1 (14 oz can) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 lb. low-fat Swiss cheese or mix Emmenthaler and cheddar
fresh garden herbs (chives, etc.)
1/2 tsp. salt
dash pepper
dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat safflower oil, add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is soft. In a large bowl, beat eggs, add artichoke. Stir in remaining ingredients. Rub olive oil inside a 7 x 11-inch baking dish. Heat oven to 325°F. Pour artichoke mix into baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. 10 more minutes if using multiple dishes. Broil for 3 minutes for nice golden top. Cool before cutting into squares. Can refrigerate the night before for easy cutting next day. Makes @30 squares. Can be served warm or room temperature.