Clam-puffed artichokes
20 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | packs | (8-oz) frozen artichoke hearts |
| 1 | can | (7-oz) clams; minced and drained (reserve juice) |
| 1 | pack | (8-oz) cream cheese; softened |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chopped chives |
| ½ | cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1 | teaspoon | Fresh lemon juice |
| 3 | dashes | Tabasco; more or less |
| 3 | dashes | Worcestershire sauce; more or less |
Directions
Cook artichoke hearts in boiling water, briefly. Do not cook as long as instructions on package state. Drain well. lf artichoke hearts are whole, cut in half, lengthwise. Blend softened cream cheese, chives, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce together thoroughly. Stir in clams and add clam juice until desired consistency (somewhat stiff).
Arrange artichoke hearts on a cookie sheet with cut side up. Spoon clam mixture on top and broil until puffy and golden. Serve hot.
ROBYN DICKEY
From <Traditions:ATasteoftheGoodLife>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior League. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .