Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 to 20 oz. frozen artichoke hearts
1/4 c. butter
3/4 tsp. salt
dash pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
Dash of paprika

Preparation

Cook artichokes as package directs.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and dry mustard.
When flour mixture is smooth and bubbly, gradually stir in reserved cooking liquid and milk.
Cook over heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Combine beaten egg with half of grated cheese.
Gradually stir hot sauce mixture into egg and cheese mixture.
Blend well.
Place artichokes in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
Pour sauce over artichokes; sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for about 20 minutes.
Serves 6.