Baked Artichoke Hearts Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Artichoke Hearts

• Water Packed Artichoke Hearts
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 lemon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Garlic Cloves
• Anchovy Fillets
• Italian Style Breadcrumbs
• Flat Leaf Parsley
• Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
• Coarse Black Pepper

How to Make Baked Artichoke Hearts

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Drain artichoke hearts thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Halve artichoke hearts lengthwise.
4. Drizzle a small casserole dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread evenly.
5. Arrange halved artichoke hearts in the dish, cut-side up, in a single layer.
6. Squeeze the juice of 1/4 lemon over the artichoke hearts.
7. In a small nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter over medium heat.
8. Add minced garlic and chopped anchovy fillets to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until anchovies are dissolved into the oil (about 1 minute).
9. Stir in bread crumbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted (2-3 minutes).
10. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
11. Evenly spread the breadcrumb topping over the artichoke hearts.
12. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until artichokes are heated through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.