Savory Baked Artichoke Bites

I can't remember who gave me this recipe -- it was written on a napkin. I tossed it in a recipe box and forgot about it. When I came across it again, it's author was forgotten. The recipe is not to be forgotten, though. These appetizer-sized bites are delicious.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 25 pieces

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, pressed
• 1⁄3 cup dry sherry
• 3  egg whites
• 1  whole egg
• 1⁄4 cup  whole wheat bread crumbs
• 3  tablespoons parsley, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dill
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
•  cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly oil a 8" square baking pan.
3. In a heavy skillet, saute' onion and garlic in sherry until soft but not brown.
4. Lightly beat egg whites to soft peaks. Spoon into bowl and mix with whole egg, bread crumbs, parsley, dill cayenne, cheeses and artichokes.
5. Add sauteed onion and garlic.
6. Pour into prepared pan.
7. Bake until set - about 30 minutes.
8. Cool. Cut into 25 squares.
9. For a festive touch, top the squares with a cherry tomato half.