Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts
• 1/2 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs, finely crushed
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 cut artichoke hearts into thin slices.
• 2 saute artichokes and garlic in butter until tender.
• 3 remove artichoke hearts to a shallow baking dish.
• 4 stir seasonings and flour into remaining butter.
• 5 slowly add milk, stirring constantly.
• 6 cook over low heat until thickened.
• 7 remove from heat.
• 8 slowly add liquid to egg and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
• 9 blend until smooth.
• 10 pour sauce over artichoke hearts and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, crumbs and paprika.
• 11 bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.