If you like artichokes, this recipe is delicious. It is actually the only recipe I ever submitted to a cookbook, and it was accepted.
Artichoke/Swiss Cheese Medley
2 cans quartered artichoke hearts (including liquid)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp salt, optional
dash pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup grated swiss, divided (I always add more cheese!)
2 TB dry bread crumbs
paprika to taste
Drain artichokes, reserving 1/2 the liquid. Arrange artichokes in single layer in baking dish. In saucepan melt butter on low heat and stir in flour, salt, pepper and mustard. Gradually add reserved artichoke liquid and milk, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. In a bowl combine egg and 1/2 the cheese. Gradually add the hot mixture to the egg/cheese and blend until smooth. Pour sauce over artichokes, and top with remaining cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes.
Also, I have added some granulated garlic to taste, which I think gives it more of a kick. And, more bread crumbs gives it the idea of stuffed artichoke leaves, which I love. This is one of those recipes that you can change to your taste.
