Italian Stuffed Artichokes

Andrea L.'s Note:

This recipe is a favorite originating from my Mother's large Italian family. It was her job growing up to clean, trim, and stuff the artichokes. My Mom taught me to make these when I was young. Someday when I have a daughter, I will teach her the same. From generation to generation, this recipe is a classic and continues to be a pleaser for all. My husband enjoys this recipe and appreciates the love behind it.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 medium fresh artichokes
• 2 -3 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
• 2 -3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 tablespoons romano cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Directions:

1. Rinse artichokes well, tugging leaves outward to loosen slightly for stuffing.
2. Trim off stems so artichokes sit on a flat surface.
3. Trim off the pointed tips of each leaf.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper.
6. Mix well; slowly add the oil till the crumb mixture is moistened enough to stick together.
7. You may need to adjust the amount of oil depending on the type and amount of bread crumbs used.
8. Stuff each leaf of the artichoke, starting from the bottom and working your way around, with crumb mixture.
9. Stuff desired amount of leaves and shake off excess mixture.
10. Continue this step with remaining artichokes.
11. Place artichokes in a large baking pan and fill bottom of pan with 1/2 to 1 inch of water.
12. Drizzle olive oil over top of stuffed artichokes and cover tightly with heavy duty foil.
13. Cook on 375 degrees for approximately 60-80 minutes (depending on size of artichoke) or until leave comes out easily.
14. Cool for 10 minutes; serve and Enjoy!

Reviews

[Jhanle3]

My mother used to make these. They are the best. Always brings back good memories when I make them. She used to steam them in a big sauce pot on the stove.

[barb572000]

This was just ok. I prefer steamed with fresh garlic and fresh parsley and celery stalks to flavor the steaming liquid.

[DouglasvilleDarling]

This is one of my FAVORITE recipes! My family is Italian as well and we have passed down this receipe as well. My girls LOVE IT! I have made this with crackers and garlic salt instead of breadcrumbs and in the steamer also.