Today I have combined three ingredients I adore: bread, cheese, and artichokes. I have not had a recent bread post, while this is not a new bread recipe (I utilized the baguette recipe) it is a new use. This recipe is simple and delicious. I was inspired while I was grocery shopping, and caught a glimpse of a similar medley in the bakery case. I decided to give a hand at my own version. I chose to keep it simple with just artichokes. I also envision deliciousness with roasted peppers, olives, sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions. You could easily create any combination you desired. I ate this for a light dinner with a large salad and grilled chicken, delightful. I foresee this being an excellent appetizer, or addition to a game day spread (seeing it's similarity to cheesy bread sticks). I warmed a side of marinara for dipping, but this is totally optional.
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts (I used the marinated kind)
2 green onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 C mayonnaise
1/2 C sour cream
1/2 C mozzarella grated
1/4 C parmigiano reggiano (grated)
1 loaf crusty bread (I used my baguette recipe, but just made one large loaf so I could slice it)
marinara (optional)
Mix the artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano reserving some of the cheese.
Halve the bread, and hollow 1/2 an inch out of the center of both halves of the bread.
Spread the mixture into the hole in the bread slices and top with the reserved cheese.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven covered in foil for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Serve warm, with a side of warmed marinara.
Until tomorrow...Peace.
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