Stuffed Artichokes

• 1 cup (8 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces Black Forest ham, cut into thin strips
• 4 artichokes cooked (in microwave oven), chokes removed
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Blend the ricotta, egg, Parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Blend in the ham.
4. Stuff the artichokes and set them in a baking pan.
5. Add some water to the bottom of the baking pan.
6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and melted butter over the top and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden.

milk ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, black forest ham, artichokes, bread crumbs, butter

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/stuffed-artichokes-recipe0.html (may not work)