Artichoke Hearts Au Gratin

• 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

1. Cook artichokes as package directs.
2. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and dry mustard.
4. When flour mixture is smooth and bubbly, gradually stir in reserved cooking liquid and milk.
5. Cook over heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Combine beaten egg with half of grated cheese.
8. Gradually stir hot sauce mixture into egg and cheese mixture.
9. Blend well.
10. Place artichokes in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
11. Pour sauce over artichokes; sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs, and sprinkle with paprika.
12. Bake at 425u0b0 for about 20 minutes.
13. Serves 6.

frozen artichoke, butter, salt, pepper, onion powder, dry mustard, flour, milk, egg, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, paprika

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=10272 (may not work)