Artichoke Heart Fritters

• 3 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 12 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 14 teaspoons pepper
• 3 large eggs
• oil (for frying)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 12 cup butter, melted
• 12 teaspoon garlic salt

1. In shallow bowl combine bread crumbs,cheese, salt and pepper.
2. In another shallow bowl beat the eggs.
3. Heat enough oil in a skillet to reach a depth of 2 inches.
4. Dip each artichoke heart in the beaten eggs and then dredge in bread crumb mixture.
5. Fry in hot oil until they are golden brown in small batches, approximately 6-8 minutes.
6. Drain on paper towels and place in chafing dish.
7. Serve hot with garlic butter.
8. Garlic butter:.
9. mix minced garlic and garlic salt in melted butter and place in bowl next to chafing dish.

italian seasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, eggs, oil, garlic, butter, garlic salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/artichoke-heart-fritters-344362 (may not work)