New Orleans Style Stuffed Artichokes

• 2 whole Steamed/boiled Artichokes
• 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Melted
• 2 cups Green Onions, Chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1 cup Parsley, Finely Chopped
• 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated

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2. Prepare steamed/boiled artichokes.
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4. When done, remove immediately from the water and drain upside down.
5. Note: The artichokes are done when a leaf pulled from one of the artichokes is tender on the inside.
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7. Melt butter and cook green onions and garlic in the microwave on high until softened, or melt the butter In a black cast iron skillet and saute the green onions and garlic until tender, about 4 minutes.
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9. Add parsley, breadcrumbs and cheese.
10. Mix well.
11. Note: It is always best to grate fresh cheese for this recipe.
12. The pre-grated variety looses a lot of flavor on the shelf, so it should be avoided.
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14. Place the artichokes on a flat surface.
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16. Gently pull leaves outward from center until leaves open slightly.
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18. Fill artichoke cavities with bread stuffing.
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20. Pack stuffing between leaves.
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22. Microwave on high about 4 minutes, checking for doneness after each minute.
23. Note: Artichokes may be heated in the oven.
24. Arrange artichokes in a baking dish just large enough to hold them and add enough water to cover bottom of dish.
25. Drizzle 1 Tablespoon of remaining oil over artichokes and bake at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes.
26. Note: Stuffed artichokes can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap and frozen.

artichokes, butter, green onions, garlic, parsley, italian bread, parmesan cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/new-orleans-style-stuffed-artichokes/ (may not work)