Artichokes are good for you but they also make a great course in any dinner. These easy Italian stuffed artichokes are usually served before your main meal. You will need one artichoke for each person and it would be smart to make a few extras for left-overs. I try to find the smaller ones because they are more tender.
What You Need: For 8 Artichokes
8 Artichokes
5 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs
2 tsp Garlic Powder (Garlic salt will make it too salty, the cheese will give a salty flavor)
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbs Parsley (Crush as you place it in)
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup Olive Oil
Directions:
- Cut stems off artichokes so they stand on their own
- Cut very top off and cut all pointed tips off leaves
- Pull leaves outward expanding the leaves
- Rinse artichokes
- In bowl combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper. Mix well
- Stuff each leaf of the artichoke. I start in the middle and work my way out.
- Stuff all artichokes
- Fill large pot with 1 inch of water on the the bottom, place artichokes in pot.
- Drizzle oil over the top coating the crumb mixture.
- Cover, and cook on low for 80-120 minutes or until leaves are tender
NOTE*** You can also cook these in the oven in a baking pan. Add water and cover tightly with aluminum foil. This is best when you cook more than can fit in the pot.
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Growing up we had stuffed artichokes all the time. I love them!!! I’ll have to share our recipe some time and in the meantime I will have to try yours!
Mmmm can’t wait for Thanksgiving with the stuffed artichokes!
I love the taste of artichokes in dishes and on pizza, but have never tried to make a whole artichoke. I never knew the smaller ones are more tender. Will try these soon, they are beautiful to serve.
This sounds really good. I’ve never tried a stuffed artichoke but not I want to!
OMG this sounds ah-mazing. I am totally trying this once I get all the ingredients. NOM!!!!!
That sounds so good. I’ve never tried stuffed artichokes like this before. Thanks for sharing this!
That looks so good. I’ve never had stuffed artichokes before, but I do love artichoke hearts. I can’t wait to try this.
This looks really good. I can’t wait to try this recipe, I never had a stuffed artichokes.
I love artichokes, so this recipe looks amazing. I am getting hungry just looking at that picture.
I really enjoy artichokes but never had them stuffed. These look amazing and would make the perfect side dish!
Wow this sounds great! I’ve never had artichokes before, I wonder if my kiddos would love it! Looks and sounds pretty tasty!
I have never had artichoke before, but it really does look like something I would enjoy. I’d have to Google exactly how to eat it first though 🙂
What a great reason for me to try artichokes. I’ve never had them before, and these look fantastic!
I’ve always been intimidated by the thought of cooking artichokes. These look beautiful and delicious! I need to get over my fear so I can whip up some of these beauties!
Wow, it’s almost too cute to eat. I’m going to try this, I want to add a few new dishes to my routine
These look delicious.
I am going to tell my dad about this recipe – he is always up for some creative dinner ideas.
Looks so good and attractive. My husband will love it! I can’t wait to try that.
I love artichokes! Thanks for this recipe!