ARTICHOKES AU GRATIN

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This makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any dinner. My niece served this at a family gathering and was kind enough to share the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, saute artichokes and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted., Pour over artichokes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Combine crumbs and paprika; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.