Artichoke Heart and Green Chili Ramekins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (not marinated)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup green chilies, drained and chopped (about 2 4-ounce cans)
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• sliced baguette
• garlic butter
• chili powder
• quartered artichoke heart
• red bell pepper, cut into julienne slices
• chives, snipped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together first seven ingredients (artichoke hearts- red pepper flakes) and then divide mixture among four ramekins.

3. 3

   Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.

4. 4

   Preheat broiler.

5. 5

   Spread baguette slices with garlic butter and arrange on broiler pan and broil until golden brown.

6. 6

   Remove and sprinkle with chili powder.

7. 7

   Garnish ramekins with artichoke hearts, red bell pepper julienne and chives.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with the toasted baguette slices.