Artichoke Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 1/2
  
  loaf ciabatta or good Italian bread
  
• 1
  
  Can artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
  
• 2
  
  Garlic cloves
  
• 1/4
  
  cup grated romano or parm cheese
  
• 4-6
  
  tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1/4
  
  teaspoon dried red pepper
  

Directions

1. Chop the artichokes and garlic coarsely, put in a bowl and add cheese, olive oil and red pepper to make a paste.
2. Cut the bread in half lengthwise and spread the mixture and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or put in toast r oven for same amount of time, watching top so it doesn’t burn. You can also put on foil and put on the grill with closed cover for 5 minutes until browned.