ARTICHOKE SQUARES

Since this is superbowl weekend, if you've been invited to a party and asked to bring something, this is fail-safe and delicious. I've served it many times at parties and often take it to one when I'm asked to bring something. The squares can be served either hot or cold and can be made ahead and frozen, to be re-heated before serving. This is easy and always works. I usually make at least a double recipe. The recipe comes from Linda, by way of my friend, Barbara.

ARTICHOKE SQUARES

makes about 30 squares, depending on how you cut them

2 small jars Caramea artichokes (but Progresso will do)

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 T chopped parsley (either kind but flat leaf has more flavor)

1/4 C dry bread crumbs, unflavored

1/4 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1/2 t oregano

1/4 t Tabasco, or other hot sauce

1/8 lb Cheddar cheese, shredded (buy it aleady packaged(

1/4 lb Swiss cheese, shredded (you may have to shred this yourself)

1/2 C parmesan cheese, grated

1. Saute onion and  garlic in the juice of one jar of the artichokes. Mix all ingredients well and bake in a greased shallow glass casserole dish at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.

2. Cut into squares and serve either hot or cold.