Artichoked Cups

Pampered Chef Recipe that I love and want to share! Yummy appetizer!!

Serves: Makes 24 appetizers so if everyone eats 1 you could serve 24! :)
Prep Time: 10-15 min.
Cook Time: 14 min.

Ingredients:
1 tblsp. vegetable oil
24 square wonton wrappers
1 can artichoke hearts in water
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup grated fresh permesean cheese
1/4 cup mayonaise
1 lemon
2 tblsp. freshly chopped parsley
1/2 cup shredded mozerella
1 garlic clove, pressed

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place vegetable oil in a small bowl. Place wonton wrappers out on a cutting board and lightly brush the oil on one side of the wrappers using a basting brush. Once all wrappers are brushed with oil, place them in a muffin tin oil side down. Once all muffin cups are filled place in oven for 6 minutes or until the edges of the wontons are light golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside leaving wontons in pan.

2. Meanwhile, use a chopper to chop the artichoke hearts and place in a mixing bowl. Using a knife, dice the red bell pepper. Grate the parmesean cheese.Zest the lemon to measure 1/2 teaspoon of zest. Chop the parsley using a pizza cutter. Press the garlic clove and add all ingredients to the mixing bowl. Add the mayonaise and mix well using a spoon.

3. Fill each wonton with about 1 tablespoon of the artichoke mix. Sprinkle with additional parmesean cheese. Bake 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Serving Notes:
Makes 24 appetizers. Enjoy!