Zesty Artichoke Bruschetta Recipe: A Fresh Twist on Classic - Cooking Crusade

Ingredients

• 1 baguette (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
• 1 can (14 oz/396 g) artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, optional for creamy texture)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)