Description
This artichoke bruschetta recipe features creamy cheese and tender artichokes spread over toasted baguette slices, then broiled to golden perfection. It’s an easy and elegant appetizer ideal for beginner cooks and party hosts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (whole, halved, or quartered), drained and chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 French baguette loaf, sliced into 1/3-inch pieces
- Fresh minced parsley or paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Blend in the mayonnaise and chopped artichoke hearts until well combined.
- Add Parmesan, mozzarella, and garlic salt. Beat at high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Preheat the broiler to high and arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Spoon a generous amount of the artichoke mixture onto each slice, spreading it to the edges.
- Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the topping is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley or paprika if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use water-packed or brine-packed artichoke hearts for best results—not marinated ones.
- Make the spread ahead of time and store in the fridge for quick assembly before serving.
- Spread the topping to the edges of the bread to prevent burning.
- To serve as a dip, bake the mixture in a dish at 350°F for 25–30 minutes and broil at the end for a golden top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 771mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg