Creamy Artichoke Bake with RITZ Crackers

Creamy Artichoke Bake with RITZ Crackers

INGREDIENTS

10 ramekins

  • 1 oz. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 oz. peeled minced fresh garlic
  • 2 lb. brick cream cheese, softened
  • 2-1/2 oz. shredded Romano-pecorino cheese
  • 5 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 lb. canned artichoke hearts, drained, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces
  • 10 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1-1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 10 oz. crushed RITZ Crackers
  • 5 oz. unsalted butter, softened

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories

    250

  • Total fat

    20 g

  • Saturated fat

    10 g

  • Trans fat

    1 g

  • Cholesterol

    50 mg

  • Sodium

    410 mg

  • Carbohydrate

    11 g

  • Dietary fiber

    1 g

  • Sugars

    2 g

  • Protein

    7 g

  • Vitamin A

    10 %DV

  • Vitamin C

    2 %DV

  • Calcium

    15 %DV

  • Iron

    6 %DV

DIRECTIONS

Sauté garlic in oil in skillet on medium heat 2 min. Stir in thyme. Sweat 2 min. Remove from heat.

Beat cream cheese, artichokes, mozzarella, lemon juice, salt and pepper in mixer fitted with paddle attachment until well blended. Stir in garlic.

Divide mixture evenly among 10 (4-inch) buttered ramekins.

Combine cracker crumbs, Romano-pecorino cheese and butter; spoon over filled ramekins. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Bake ramekins in 350°F standard oven 10 to 15 min. or until artichoke mixture is hot and bubbly, and topping is golden brown. Cool 5 min. Serve with additional crackers. (Note: Each ramekin makes 3 servings.)

Tips

Substitution

  • Other fresh herbs can be used in place of the thyme.