Artichoke Heart And Red Pepper Bites

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts
• 6 ounces roasted bell peppers
• 1 small chopped onion
• 2 minced cloves garlic
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch baking dish.
• 2 drain the artichoke hearts, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• 3 drain the roasted peppers and discard the liquid.
• 4 finely chop the artichoke hearts and peppers and set aside.
• 5 heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• 6 add the reserved oil, onion, and garlic.
• 7 cook for five minutes, or until soft and translucent.
• 8 remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• 9 beat the eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon colored.
• 10 beat in the remaining ingredients along with the artichoke hearts, peppers, and onion mixture.
• 11 pour into the prepared pan.
• 12 bake for 30 minutes, or until pale golden brown.
• 13 cool for 15 minutes, then cut into one inch squares.
• 14 tightly wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month.
• 15 serve cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated in a 300 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.