CHEDDAR ARTICHOKE QUICHE CUPS

By joanmarie

Ingredients

• 2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 cups (8 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Drain artichokes, reserving half of the marinade. Chop artichokes; set aside. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in reserved marinade until tender; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mustard, oregano, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the cheese, parsley, reserved artichokes and onion mixture.
Fill miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 325° for 15-17 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 4 dozen.