Artichoke Appetizer – Good to Eat and Good for You!

Artichokes are so handy! And they are a good food to eat too. Full of great nutrients and vitamins, artichokes pack a punch however you decide to use them. I like to make them for Labor Day parties and summertime fun.

In this artichoke appetizer recipe, there are only 4 ingredients. That, in itself makes this a simple appetizer recipe, but once made, the appetizers look great, taste great and they don’t eat up a lot of time in preparation. Your friends and guests will love them and they’ll get gobbled up in no time.

Make them for any kind of gathering, whether it’s for Labor Day, a family picnic, or just to have some friends over for cocktails.

What you’ll need:

- 1 pkg. cocktail rye bread

- 1 can artichoke hearts (in water)

- 1 cup mayonnaise

- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

First, drain the artichoke hearts. Cut the rye bread slices in half. Mix the mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Cut the artichoke hearts into slices and place on slices of the rye bread.

Next, spread about 3/4 tsp of the mayonnaise-Parmesan mixture on top of the artichoke hearts on the bread. Turn on the oven to broil and place mini open-faced sandwiches on a broiling pan and broil until it turns a golden brown. Serve it up, nice and warm!

This recipe makes approximately 2 1/2 dozen.

Yum.