Artichoke Nibbles

photo by Taste of Home 

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)

Directions

• In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in artichokes. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the cheese, cracker crumbs and artichoke mixture.
• Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into 1-in. squares. Serve warm. Yield: about 6 dozen.

Originally published as Artichoke Nibbles in Taste of Home February/March 2004, p61 

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Artichoke-Nibbles