Canned Artichoke Hearts with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping is a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that combines the tender, slightly nutty flavor of artichoke hearts with a crispy, savory topping. This dish begins with canned artichoke hearts, which are a convenient and time-saving ingredient. The artichokes are drained and then arranged in a baking dish.
The topping is a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs such as parsley or thyme, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Olive oil is often mixed into the breadcrumb mixture to help it brown and crisp up in the oven. This mixture is sprinkled generously over the artichoke hearts.
The dish is baked in a preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and crispy, while the artichokes underneath become heated through and slightly tender. The result is a delightful contrast in textures between the creamy artichoke hearts and the crunchy breadcrumb topping, with the Parmesan adding a salty, umami depth of flavor.
This dish can serve as a wonderful appetizer, side, or even a light main course when paired with a fresh salad. It’s a versatile recipe that’s sure to impress with its simplicity and elegant flavors.
Ingredients:
3 (15 oz) cans artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
6 anchovy fillets (optional)
⅔ cup Italian style bread crumbs
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup Parmesan, fresh, shredded
Freshly grated black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Drain artichoke hearts well, squeezing them of any excess water. Arrange the artichokes, cut side up, in a baking dish.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the artichoke hearts.
In a medium size skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the anchovies and garlic, breaking up the anchovy fillets with a spoon. Continue to cook until anchovies have dissolved in the butter.
Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and mix well with the anchovy-garlic mixture. Toast the bread crumbs until golden brown, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat and stir in parsley, Parmesan cheese, and fresh pepper. Carefully pour the breadcrumb mixture over the artichoke hearts and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Best served warm.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 136 kcal | Servings: 8 servings