ARTICHOKES AUGRATIN

ARTICHOKES AUGRATIN image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
4 tablespoons plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
1 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke bottoms, drained and patted dry
1 1/2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 pound soft sheep's milk cheese or brie, rind removed, sliced
1 cup mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Place the artichokes cup-side up on the breadcrumbs and brush or drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs and the parmesan. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from the oven and preheat the broiler. Divide the sheep's milk cheese among the artichokes; sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs. Broil until the cheese starts to bubble and the topping browns, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss the salad greens with the balsamic vinaigrette in a bowl; serve the artichokes on top of the greens.