ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA
A creamy, cheesy artichoke bruschetta baked on crisp baguette slices for an easy appetizer everyone loves.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 14-ounce can or jar of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 baguette or loaf of crusty bread sliced
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Lay your sliced baguette or bread pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Bake for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and just crisp around the edges. Set aside.
- Beat 4 ounces of cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Then mix in ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup shredded pepper jack, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using) until everything’s well combined.
- Fold in 14 ounces of drained and chopped artichokes. Gently stir in the chopped artichoke hearts. You want them evenly distributed but still a bit chunky.
- Spread a generous spoonful of the mixture onto each slice of toasted bread and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for about 12–15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with golden brown edges.
- Finish and serve. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley right before serving. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
You can use marinated artichoke hearts; just drain them well and skip any extra salt or seasonings if they’re already pretty flavorful.
You can prep the mixture a day ahead and store it in the fridge. Just wait to assemble and bake until you're ready to serve.
Feel free to swap it with mozzarella for a milder version, or Monterey Jack for less spice but still good meltiness.
A rustic baguette or Italian loaf works best here. You need something that holds up to the creamy topping and toasting.