Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Artichoke Hearts, Packed In Water
  • 1 whole Shallot, Chopped Fine
  • 1/2 cups Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, Freshly Squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • 1 pinch Coarse Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and butter a small shallow baking dish.
  • Drain the artichokes and gently squeeze to release excess water.
  • Coarsely chop and set aside.
  • Finely chop the shallot and set aside.
  • Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese.
  • Mix well and then add the salt, shallot and artichoke hearts.
  • Mix gently until combined and add black pepper.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • Smooth top and bake for 25 30 minutes until top is lightly browned and bubbling.
  • This can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until needed.
  • If you do this, just set out on counter 1 hour, then bake as instructed.
  • And then manja, manja!