Artichoke Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

• 1 medium tomato, seeds removed and diced
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the broiler.

2. 2

   Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast lightly under the broiler.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, mix marinated artichoke hearts, Romano or Parmesan cheese, red onion, crushed garlic, diced tomato and mayonnaise.

4. 4

   Top the lightly toasted French baguette slices with equal amounts of the artichoke heart mixture being careful to spread the mixture over the entire surface.

5. 5

   The edges of the bread will tend to burn if not covered by the artichoke mixture.

6. 6

   Arrange slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.

7. 7

   Broil in the preheated oven 2 minutes, or until toppings are bubbly and lightly browned.