Artichoke and Graviera Filo Puffs
 
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A delicious and easy to prepare bite-sizes appetizer, that is perfect for any Holiday gathering!
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 2 boxes of mini filo shells (24 in total)
  • 2 TBSPS. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 green onions (or 2 small shallots), chopped
  • 1 medium garlic glove, minced
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 TBSP. All-Purpose flour
  • ½ cup half and half (or heavy cream)
  • 8-oz. drained artichoke hearts, chopped or quartered, depending on the size of the hearts
  • 1 cup Greek Graviera cheese (or, Gruyère), shredded
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tsp. fresh basil or fresh chives, minced (optional)
Instructions
  1. Remove the filo cups from the freezer and bring to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. Prep the green onions and the garlic and set aside. Grate the cheese and drain the can of artichokes.
  3. In a medium skillet, set over medium heat, sauté the onions and the garlic for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they soften. Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring often so it does not burn (this will help thicken the filling).
  4. To the skillet, add the half and half (or cream) and, once it is well incorporated and slightly thickened, fold in the chopped artichoke hearts. Sprinkle ⅔ of the Graviera cheese over the mixture and when it melts remove the skillet from the heat. Add the lemon zest and fresh herbs, if using.
  5. Spoon the mixture to the mini filo shells and top with the remaining grated cheese.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the filling turns golden brown and bubbling. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes and serve!
Notes
To warm up any leftovers, place in a 350ºF oven, for a few minutes, until heated through.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/artichoke-and-graviera-filo-puffs/