1997 SAUSAGE SQUARES WITH ARTICHOKES AND SPINACH

2 jars (6 oz. each) marinated artichokes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage
5 eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Drain and chop artichokes, reserving marinade from one jar. Combine the reserved
marinade with onion and garlic in a skillet. Saute until onion is tender. Cook the spinach,
using package directions. Drain well.

Brown and crumble sausage in a skillet. Drain. Beat eggs, stir in bread crumbs,
Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Add onion mixture, spinach, artichokes and
sausage and mix well. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Spoon into a 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve hot. Makes 12
servings.

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