---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Artichoke Croustades Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables Yield: 6 Servings 18 sl Soft white bread; - crusts removed 3 tb Unsalted butter; melted 6 oz Marinated artichoke hearts; - drained & finely chopped 3 tb Mayonnaise 1 tb Scallion; finely chopped, - chop some of tops for - garnish 1/4 c Parmesan cheese; grated 1 tb Parmesan cheese; grated Roll each bread slice flat with a rolling pin and trim it to form a 2-1/2" square. Brush both sides of the squares lightly with the butter and fit the squares into gem muffin tins, pressing the bread against the sides of the tins. Bake the croustades in the middle of a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are pale golden. These may be made 2 days in advance & kept in an airtight container. In a bowl stir together the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, 1 tb scallions, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and salt & pepper to taste. Divide the mixture by heaping teaspoons among the croustades and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top. Broil the croustades under a preheated broiler about 6" from the heat, being careful not to let the croustade edges burn, for 1 minute, or until the filling is bubbling. Garnish the croustades with the scallion green and arrange 3 of them on each of 6 small plates. Recipe FROM: Best of Gourmet, 1992 -----