Shelley's Famous Artichokes Hearts Au Gratin

4-14oz cans artichoke hearts
1/2+ clove garlic minced
1/2 c butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 c flour, sifted
1 1/2 c milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2+ c grated swiss
1 Tbsp dry bread crumbs, finely crushed
1 tsp paprika

Cut artichoke hearts in thin slices.  Saute with garlic in butter until tender.  Remove artichokes to a shallow baking dish.  Stir seasonings and flour into remaining butter.  Slowly add milk, stirring constantly.  Cook over low heat until thickened.  Remove from heat and blend until smooth.  Pour over artichokes and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.  Top with bread crumbs and paprika.  Bake at 450 for 15 minutes.