Salty roasted garlic and crispy artichoke bread, made with 3 kinds of cheese and baked til melty. This makes a great appetizer, or add grilled chicken for a hearty main dish.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:8servings
Ingredients
1loafFrench bread , (or similar crusty white bread loaf)
8ouncescream cheese, softened
4teaspoonsminced garlic
114-ounce canquartered artichoke hearts
½cupshredded mozzarella cheese
½cupshredded parmesan cheese
½cupmayo
1tablespoonbutter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400. Slice the top off of the bread loaf. (Discard the top or use for another recipe) Finely chop half of the artichoke hearts, set aside the un-chopped hearts.
In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, minced garlic, finely chopped artichoke hearts, mayo, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup parmesan. Mix until well combined. Spread mixture on top of bread.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of creamed mixture. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add remaining artichokes and saute until browned. Place sautéed artichokes on top of bread.
Place bread on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melty and bubbly. Slice bread and serve warm.
Notes
Pro tip: make sure to freshly shred your own mozzarella and parmesan cheeses - they will melt better!