CRISPY ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Crispy Artichoke Hearts image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 40m

Yield about 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet, optional
14 round salted butter crackers
4 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
One 24-ounce jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
Marinara sauce, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a food processor, combine the crackers, basil, cheese, parsley and garlic salt and process to fine crumbs (the texture of breadcrumbs). Roll the artichoke hearts in the cracker crumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake until the cracker crumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Arrange the artichokes on a serving platter with toothpicks. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.