Dad's Stuffed Artichokes Recipe

Name: Dad's Stuffed Artichokes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lg. artichokes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1-1/2 lb. sliced bacon; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 10 cups Italian-style bread crumbs; 2 tbsp. salt; 1-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1-1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese; 1 tbsp. ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. ground red pepper; 1 cup chopped green onions; 10 slices lemon; Olive oil; Water and red wine, for steaming

Servings: persons

10 lg. artichokes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 lb. sliced bacon
6 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
2 tbsp. salt
1-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 tbsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. ground red pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
10 slices lemon
Olive oil
Water and red wine, for steaming

1
Cut off the sharp ends of the artichoke leaves with scissors.
2
Slice off the stem ends so they can stand up straight.
3
Fry the bacon in a large pan until crisp and drain.
4
Crumble fine by hand into a bowl.
5
Add bread crumbs, cheeses, green onion, parsley, garlic, salt and red and black pepper.
6
Spread the leaves of each artichoke and pack in a good amount of stuffing around them.
7
Tap the artichokes lightly so the loose stuffing falls off.
8
Stand the now stuffed artichokes up in a roasting pan.
9
Add some water and red wine to to a depth of 1-1/2 inches.
10
Drizzle the tops of each artichoke with a fair amount of olive oil.
11
Top each stuffed artichoke with a lemon slice.
12
Place the roasting pan on the stove and bring the water and wine to a boil.
13
Cover and lower the heat; steam the artichokes until the leave pull out easily, about 1 hour or a little more.
14
Keep an eye on the water level and check after about every 25 minutes add more water or wine if needed.
15
Serve hot or warm.

409

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lg. artichokes, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1-1/2 lb. sliced bacon, 6 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Dad's Stuffed Artichokes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dad's Stuffed Artichokes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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