Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin

Submitted by Queenkungfu

"This recipe came from a Woman's Day cookbook. I like this recipe because it calls for frozen hearts instead of canned."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup grated swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon fine dry breadcrumb
• paprika

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Cook artichokes according to package directions.
3. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
4. Melt butter in saucepan.
5. Stir in salt, pepper, onion salt, dry mustard and flour.
6. Gradually stir in artichoke liquid and milk.
7. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened; remove from heat.
8. Stir hot sauce gradually into egg and half of cheese; blend well.
9. Put artichokes in a layer in shallow baking dish; cover with sauce.
10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, crumbs, and paprika.
11. Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes.