Stuffed Artichokes

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 artichokes, 3/4-1 lb. each, stem ends trimmed
• 1/2 lemon
• 4 garlic cloves, divided
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, about 3/4 cup
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 with sharp knife, cut about 1 inch off tops of artichokes. with scissors trim tips of remaining leaves. with spoon scrape out fuzzy choke. rub all cut edges with lemon.
• 2 mince 2 cloves garlic; in small bowl combine with bread crumbs, mozzarella, parmesan, butter, parsley, salt, and pepper. spoon mixture in between leaves and into centers of artichokes.
• 3 fill a large pot just wide enough to hold artichokes upright with 1 inch of water; add remaining garlic. place artichokes, crumb side up, in pot.
• 4 over medium-low heat bring water to a simmer. cover; cook until artichoke bases are tender, 35-45 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, position oven rack about 8 inches from heat source; preheat broiler.
• 6 with slotted spoon, transfer artichokes, upright, to 8-inch square baking dish. broil until tops are brown, 4-6 minutes.