Artichoke Heart and Green Chili Ramekins

I recently came across these appetizers and thought these sounded delicious for an appetizer or to serve with a spicy meal! Recipe source: Bon Appetit (December 1986)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (not marinated)
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup green chili, drained and chopped (about 2 4-ounce cans)
• 2  tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
•  sliced baguette
•  garlic butter
•  chili powder
•  quartered artichoke heart
•  red bell pepper, cut into julienne slices
•  chives, snipped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together first seven ingredients (artichoke hearts- red pepper flakes) and then divide mixture among four ramekins.
3. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Preheat broiler.
5. Spread baguette slices with garlic butter and arrange on broiler pan and broil until golden brown.
6. Remove and sprinkle with chili powder.
7. Garnish ramekins with artichoke hearts, red bell pepper julienne and chives.
8. Serve immediately with the toasted baguette slices.