Description
This Baked Parmesan Artichoke Hearts recipe offers a deliciously crispy and cheesy appetizer perfect for sharing. Quartered artichoke hearts are coated in a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple, Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s both vegetarian-friendly and ideal for serving as a starter or side with marinara or aioli dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Artichoke Hearts
- 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry
Coating Mixture
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Coating: In a medium bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to create the flavorful breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat Artichokes: Toss the drained and dried artichoke hearts with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Then gently roll each artichoke heart in the breadcrumb mixture to thoroughly coat them.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated artichoke hearts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap to ensure crispiness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping the artichoke hearts once halfway through baking to promote even browning, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm as a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- This dish makes a great appetizer or side dish and pairs exceptionally well with dipping sauces like marinara or aioli.
