Artichoke and Cheese Bake
A savory bake featuring tender artichokes, a blend of cheeses, and fresh herbs. This easy oven dish is perfect as a light meal or a delightful side.
- Prep30 min
- Cook30 min
- Total1h
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings6
This artichoke and cheese bake is a wonderfully comforting dish that highlights the delicate flavor of artichokes. Combined with a creamy cheese mixture and a hint of fresh herbs, it bakes up to a golden perfection.
It's a versatile recipe, simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve guests. The base of toasted bread adds a lovely texture, making every bite a delight.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Prepare the artichokes by cleaning them and cutting each one into four pieces.
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the leeks and scallions for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add the artichoke pieces to the skillet and sauté for another 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped carrot and the dill (or fennel) stems. Pour in 1 cup of water, cover the skillet, and let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the artichokes to absorb the liquid and become tender.
- Once the liquid has evaporated, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped dill (or fennel) leaves.
- Lightly grease a small oven-safe dish with butter.
- Arrange the cubed bread in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring there are no gaps.
- Sprinkle the crumbled anthotyro cheese over the bread layer. Then, spread the sautéed artichoke and leek mixture evenly on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream cheese, and milk until well combined.
- Season the egg mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Pour this mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the grated graviera cheese over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F with fan assist for about 20 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. Cut into squares and serve.
💡 Tips
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- If using fresh artichokes, make sure to rub them with lemon to prevent browning while you prepare them.
Inspired by a recipe from Αργυρώ Μπαρμπαρίγου