Description

Bruschetta is typically made with tomatoes, but this one is made with artichokes and several cheeses topped with fresh tomatoes, chopped scallions and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

• 14 oz. can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
• 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. fresh chopped basil
• 1/2 t. coarse salt
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. finely chopped red onion
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
• chopped scallions and fresh tomato slices, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; blend in the mayonnaise, chopped artichoke hearts, basil, salt, pepper, garlic, Romano cheese, Mozzarella cheese, and red onion. Mix until smooth.
3. Spoon a generous amount on each baguette slice, spreading all the way to the edges.