Cajun Artichoke Balls 

Source: Fitz and Marie's Recipes

These are also known as Cajun Breath Mints*

Ingredients: 
1 14oz. can artichoke hearts (or just quartered artichokes... get the cheapest kind) 
1 c. seasoned breadcrumbs 
2 raw eggs 
2 tbsp. lemon juice 
2 tbsp. olive oil 
2 or 3 cloves garlic minced 
1/4 to 1/2 c. Grated parmesan or Romano cheese

 
Drain and mash artichokes thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours--overnight is better. Roll the mix into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter. If you're not comfortable with the raw egg component, you can microwave them a plate at a time on high for about 50 seconds. Serve them cold or heated (I prefer them cold. They freeze well too.