5 cloves fresh garlic
1 medium onion
2 tbsp butter
3 large eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 can 8 1/2 oz. artichoke hearts
1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
Directions
Mince garlic and thinly slice onion. Saute in butter until soft and
golden (do not brown). Beat eggs and add cream, cheeses, salt and
pepper, and garlic-onion mixture. Drain and cut artichokes in
quarters. Add to egg mixture and gently pour into pastry shell. Bake
in hot oven (400 degrees) about 45 minutes until set. Serve warm or
cold, as entree or appetizer. Makes 1 9-inch pie.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Dessert; Pie; Vegetable
The History of Recipes
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We hope you enjoy this Artichoke Pie recipe.
