Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe

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This makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any dinner. My niece served this at a family gathering and was kind enough to share the recipe.

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Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a small skillet, saute the artichokes and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted.
Pour over artichokes; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Combine crumbs and paprika; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 190 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 513 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Artichokes Au Gratin in Country October/November 2001, p51