Baked Artichoke Squares

This is a great appetizer that is super easy and practically fool-proof! Everyone that tastes it think it's pretty fantastic. I got the recipe from an ad for Crisco so the real name is "Crisco Baked Artichoke Squares," but I didn't think that sounded TOO appetizing!


Baked Artichoke Squares
Prep time: 25 mins. Baketime: 30 mins. Makes: 2 doz.


Ingredients:
No-stick cooking spray
3 T Oil
1 C chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 C thinly-sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (make sure they are NOT marinated)
1/3 C chopped green onion
1/2 tsp dried marjoram leaves
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 C shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
1 C shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 oz)
2 eggs, slightly beaten


Pastry:
1 1/2 C flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C oil
1/4 C milk


Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.


For Filling: Heat oil in medium skillet. Add mushrooms, celery and garlic. Saute until celery is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in artichoke hearts, green onion, marjoram, oregano and cayenne. Add cheddar cheese, Monterey Jacke cheese and eggs. Mix well. Set aside.


For Pastry: Combine flour and salt in medium mixing bowl. Blend oil and milk in small mixing bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir with fork until mixture forms a ball. Press dough in bottom and slightly up the side of the prepared pan.


Spread cheese mixture on crust; bake 30 minutes, or until center is set. Cool slightly. Cut into 24 squares. Serve warm (or you can reheat it for a short period in the microwave and it tastes just as good!) Enjoy :)