Artichoke Heart Casserole

I made a wonderful casserole the other day.
I found frozen artichoke hearts at the food store the other day and decided to try and make a casserole with all the fixings that I usually use to stuff my regular full size fresh artichokes.
It came delicious and was so simple.


I used:
2 bags of frozen artichoke hearts (thawed)
garlic (fresh minced)
parsley (fresh)
olive oil
bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese

I mixed everything together and tossed it into a greased (with olive oil) casserole dish.
I covered it and baked it at 350 degrees until it was bubbling.

It was really good- try it!

Baked Stuffed Artichokes

4 large California artichokes
2 cups herbed bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
Salt and pepper

Wash artichokes under cold running water. Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves. Cut off top quarter of artichokes; discard. Spread leaves, remove center leaves and fuzzy centers with a spoon and discard.

Toss bread crumbs with cheese, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Stuff bread crumb mixture between leaves of artichokes and fill centers.

Place stuffed artichokes in a 9-inch square baking dish. Pour 2 cups boiling water around the artichokes.

Cover with lid or foil. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 minutes or until artichokes are tender.

Makes 4 servings.