I want to say this cheesy stuffed artichoke recipe is a family favorite. BUT its more like a “the kids are finally asleep and mommy and daddy want to feel like grown ups who talk and dont eat dino nuggets for dinner for a second” type of meal in our house. Which could also be rephrased as “date night.”
At the end of a long day of putting out metaphorical fires caused by the kids, as much as i want to put a ton of effort into an at home date night, I’m beat. I need something pretty hands off and quick to pull together while my husband handles bedtime. Which is why I LOVE the cheesy stuffed artichokes! They steam for 25 minutes and broil in the oven for 5 minutes. So easy, so simple, and SO DELICIOUS!
Here is how you make it:
Place about an inch of water in the bottom of a skillet or pot on the stove over medium heat, and bring to a low boil. Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice to the water.
Cut the stem off of the artichoke, as well as a small portion of the top. Take scissors and snip off the sharp pointy end of each of the artichoke’s leaves. Place the prepared artichoke into the water face up, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender.
While the artichoke is steaming, combine some mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, pork rind crumbs, chopped parsley as well as salt and pepper to taste.
Using a spoon, stuff the mixture into the artichoke being careful to get it into each section.
Then, just sprinkle it with some more delicious mozzarella!
Put it under the broiler for about 5 minutes while keeping a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
All that’s left is to enjoy this delicious masterpiece!
Don’t forget to post a picture of your beautiful creations on instagram and tag me @tenatthetable !!!
Ingredients:
- 1 Large artichoke
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ c. Shredded pork rind crumbs
- ½ c. Shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ c. Grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place about an inch of water in the bottom of a skillet or pot on the stove over
- medium heat, and bring to a low boil.
- Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice to the water.
- Cut the stem off of the artichoke, as well as a small portion of the top. Take scissors
- and snip off the sharp pointy end of each of the artichoke’s leaves.
- Place the prepared artichoke into the water face up, cover and simmer for 25 minutes
- or until tender.
- Remove the artichoke from the water, drain and allow it to cool for several minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all but a few tablespoons of the mozzarella cheese, the
- parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, pork rind crumbs, chopped parsley as well as salt
- and pepper to taste. Mix to combine well.
- Using a spoon, stuff the mixture into the artichoke being careful to get it into each
- section.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the artichoke.
- Place the stuffed artichoke on a baking tray, and broil for 5 minutes or until the
- cheese has begun to bubble and become golden brown.
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