Artichoke Bites

This is an easy recipe from Canadian Living Magazine.  Great for entertaining!

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients:

1 small jar of marinated artichoke hearts (6 oz.)
1 onion finely chopped
1 large clove of garlic, minced
6 eggs - well-beaten
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp oregano
dash of Tabasco sauce
freshly ground pepper
2 cups of grated old white cheddar cheese (1 8-oz package)


Directions:

Measure 1/4 c of the marinade from the jar of artichokes and put into a medium skillet.  Discard remaining marinade from the jar and chop the artichokes into 1/2 inch pieces.
Heat marinade in a skillet and cook the onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.  Stir in onion-garlic mixture, breadcrumbs, salt, oregano, a few drops of Tabasco, and pepper to taste.  Add the cheese and then add the artichokes.

Spoon into a buttered 8-inch square glass baking dish.  Bake at 325F for about 30 to 35 minutes until set. Let cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares and serve.  This recipe can be prepared a day or two in advance and reheated.  Store wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.

Makes 24 squares.