Description
Creamy and cheesy Artichoke Bruschetta featuring a rich mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and mozzarella, spread over toasted French baguette slices and broiled to golden perfection. A perfect appetizer or party snack that’s easy to prepare and delightful to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Artichoke Mixture
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (14-ounce) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Bread and Garnish
- French baguette loaf, cut into ⅓-inch slices at an angle
- Fresh minced parsley or paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the artichoke mixture: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Blend in the mayonnaise and chopped artichoke hearts. Then mix in the grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and garlic salt. Beat all ingredients at high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Preheat the broiler: Set your oven broiler to high heat to get ready for toasting the bruschetta.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Dollop a generous amount of the artichoke mixture on each baguette slice. Spread the mixture all the way to the edges of each slice. This helps prevent the bread edges from burning during broiling. Arrange the topped slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Broil the bruschetta: Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until the topping is bubbly and beginning to turn golden brown. Carefully watch to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve: After broiling, optionally garnish each bruschetta with fresh minced parsley or a light sprinkling of paprika. Serve hot and enjoy as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Use artichoke hearts packed in water or brine, not marinated, for best flavor and texture.
- To serve as Artichoke Dip instead, spread the artichoke mixture in a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Optionally broil 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
- Serve the dip with baguette slices, assorted crackers, or tortilla chips as an alternative to bruschetta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
