Ingredients

• 1  medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
• 1  16-ounce package Italian bread shell ( 12-inch Boboli)
• 1-1/2  cups shredded fontina or Swiss cheese (6 ounces)
• 1  9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
•   Coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1. In a small skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender and golden brown; set aside.

2. Place the bread shell on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the fontina or Swiss cheese. Top with onion mixture. Cut up artichoke hearts; arrange atop cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Sprinkle lightly with pepper.

3. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and pizza is heated through. Makes 12 appetizer servings.