Artichoke Balls

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl combine artichoke, breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, the 2 tablespoons Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic.
3. Form mixture into 24 small 1-inch diameter balls, and roll in the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Set on a lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Bake artichoke balls until eggs are set throughout and balls are heated through, about 10 minutes.

Yield: 40 to 60 artichoke balls

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