E-Z Artichoke and Cheese Bruschetta
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Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4-6
Yields: 6 Baguettes
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, 6 slices (or Baguette bread)
- 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, 1 jar (reserve the liquid)
- 1⁄4 cup basil leaves, fresh chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (substitute olive oil spray)
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice (substitute lemon or lime juice)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup asiago cheese, grated (substitute Gouda cheese regular or smoked)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (pinch of)
Directions
- Slice French bread into about 6 or more semi-thin pieces, Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread, Place on top of an aluminum foil lined pan, Bake in a toaster oven at 350 degrees for a few minute until toasted (turn if need be to toast both sides), Then remove .
- In a food blender (or hand chop) add the artichoke hearts, 2 tablespoons marinate liquid, fresh basil, shallots, key lime juice, Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper, then puree a little (but NOT finely).
- Place scoops of the artichoke mixture on top of the toasted bread slices, Put Asiago cheese on each piece of bread, Then a small piece of the sun-dried tomato as well.
- Finally, place in the toaster oven for a minute or less to melt the cheese.
- Serve and enjoy.
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