E-z Artichoke And Cheese Bruschetta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french bread, 6 slices (or baguette bread)
• 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, 1 jar (reserve the liquid)
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (substitute olive oil spray)
• 1 tablespoon key lime juice (substitute lemon or lime juice)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated (substitute gouda cheese regular or smoked)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (pinch of)

Recipe

• 1 slice french bread into about 6 or more semi-thin pieces, brush olive oil on both sides of the bread, place on top of an aluminum foil lined pan, bake in a toaster oven at 350 degrees for a few minute until toasted (turn if need be to toast both sides), then remove .
• 2 in a food blender (or hand chop) add the artichoke hearts, 2 tablespoons marinate liquid, fresh basil, shallots, key lime juice, parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper, then puree a little (but not finely).
• 3 place scoops of the artichoke mixture on top of the toasted bread slices, put asiago cheese on each piece of bread, then a small piece of the sun-dried tomato as well.
• 4 finally, place in the toaster oven for a minute or less to melt the cheese.
• 5 serve and enjoy.