Artichoke Nibbles
📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: L. | 📂 Category: Appetizers A savory, bite-sized baked appetizer featuring marinated artichoke hearts, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs. Prepared easily in the microwave, these warm squares are perfect for casual entertaining.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 13 mins | 10 mins | 24 bites |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 7x11-inch baking dish
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Microwave
- Wax paper
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 jars (6 oz each) | marinated Artichoke Hearts | drained, liquid reserved from 1 jar, coarsely chopped |
| 1 small | Onion | finely chopped |
| 1 clove | Garlic | minced |
| 4 large | Eggs | |
| 1/4 cup | fine dry Breadcrumbs | |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt | |
| 1/8 tsp | Black Pepper | |
| 1/8 tsp | Dried Oregano | |
| 1/8 tsp | Tabasco Sauce | |
| 2 cups | shredded Cheddar Cheese | |
| 2 tbsp | fresh Parsley | minced |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep & Microwave Aromatics
- Drain the marinade from 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Drain the second jar (reserving marinade for another use if desired) and coarsely chop all 2 jars (6 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts.
- Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 1 clove minced garlic to the marinade in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with wax paper and microwave on high power for 3 mins, stirring after 2 mins, until onions are tender and fragrant.
Step 2: Mix & Microwave Nibbles
- In a small mixing bowl, beat 4 large eggs lightly.
- Stir in 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp dried oregano, and 1/8 tsp Tabasco sauce.
- Fold in 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley, and the chopped 2 jars (6 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts.
- Pour the egg mixture into the cooked onion mixture in the baking dish and stir until well blended.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish and cover with wax paper.
- Microwave on high power for 8 to 10 mins, rotating the dish a 1/4 turn after 5 mins, until fully set when lightly pressed in the center.
Step 3: Rest & Serve
- Let stand, covered with wax paper, for 10 mins to finish setting.
- Cut into 1-inch squares and serve warm.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be baked ahead and refrigerated; reheat individual pieces briefly in the microwave or oven before serving.
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