Cooking! Bacon Artichoke Balls Recipe

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ARTICHOKE AND BACON BALLS

                *Prepare a day ahead of time*

            1/2   lbs pan-fried bacon

1       6oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained (save the marinade), chopped

1       14oz can of artichoke hearts, packed in water, drained, chopped

2       Eggs, room temperature

1     Crushed vlove of garlic

1        Tsp liquid smoke

½    tsp Tabasco

1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

1/3  cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Beat eggs in a large bowl with the marinade from the artichokes and blend with the garlic, liquid smoke, and Tabasco. Add artichokes, bread crumbs and bacon. Form the balls and roll each ball in the Parmesean. Refrigerate for one day. Preheat oven to 300°. Place on a butter-greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.

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