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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!)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 49 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
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.
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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 Information
Serving
1crostini
Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
7mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.03mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1crostini | |
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.