STUFFED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS

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These creamy, quick bites are really yummy and couldn't be much easier to make. I prepare them ahead of time to take to a party, then bake them and serve with cocktail forks. -Sandi Vanthoff, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cans (14 ounces each) artichoke bottoms, drained
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut a thin slice from bottoms of artichokes to level if necessary. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic, chives and oregano. Spoon into artichokes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.