Diane Oliphant Hamilton :: Recipes :: Hot Artichoke Crostini

A favorite during family holiday times. This is a wonderful "everyone helps with something" treat. From Southern Living "Holiday Contest Winners".

Yield: 1
Prep time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Course: Appetizers

Ingredients:

• 1 French baguette
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Garnishes: chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes, crumbled bacon

Instructions:
Slice baquette into 36 (1/4-1/2") slices; place on baking sheet.  Bake at 400 for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.  Combine mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients; spread on bread slices.  Bake at 400 for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.  Garnish if desired and serve immediately.  Serves 3 dozen.  Note: I usually broil for just a few seconds to brown up the top of each appetizer.  Also I usually make different combinations of garnish - a few plain, a few with just onion, some with just bacon, some with two items and some with "the works".  Everyone seems to have a favorite!