Artichoke Parmesan Crostini
Think you're too busy to make a hot appetizer? Try my artichoke Parmesan crostini ~ these crowd pleasers are quick to make (you can even make them ahead!)
Servings: 24
Ingredients
artichoke Parmesan topping
- 15 ounce can whole artichoke hearts*, this is what I used.
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp granulated onion
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
toast
- 24 thin slices from a small baguette loaf, or readymade crostini toasts
garnish
- fresh snipped chives
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the artichokes. Gently squeeze each heart to remove excess liquid. Put into a food processor and pulse to chop, about 7-9 pulses should do it. You want them fairly finely chopped. You can do this by hand if you prefer.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the chopped artichoke hearts with the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine well. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings if you like.
- Slice your baguette into 1/3 inch slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and broil briefly just to give them a little color. No need to flip them over.
- Top each toast with a mound of artichoke Parmesan mixture. Be sure to spread the mixture so it completely covers the toast. Any exposed edges may burn.
- Set your oven rack to the 2nd highest from the top.
- Broil the crostini until bubbly and just beginning to brown on top. This might take 2 minutes or a bit longer, depending on your oven. I suggest doing a test or two to make sure you've got your timing right, and don't walk away ~ stay right by your oven while your crostini are broiling.
- Serve immediately topped with snipped chives and more fresh cracked black pepper.
Notes
*I always try to buy canned foods in their most whole form: whole tomatoes, whole olives and whole artichoke hearts are better quality and fresher tasting than pre-chopped, sliced, or pureed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 crostini · Calories: 49 kcal · Carbohydrates: 2 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 0.01 g · Cholesterol: 4 mg · Sodium: 185 mg · Potassium: 7 mg · Fiber: 0.4 g · Sugar: 0.3 g · Vitamin A: 21 IU · Vitamin C: 0.3 mg · Calcium: 19 mg · Iron: 0.03 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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