Artichokes Stuffed with Smashed Potatoes and Browned Garlic |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 large artichokes |
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
6 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup dry sherry |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 tablespoon shredded fresh parmesan cheese |
cooking spray |
fresh parsley sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, cut off stem to the base. Remove bottom leaves and tough outer leaves, leaving tender heart and bottom; trim about 2 inches from the top of artichoke. Steam artichokes, covered, 20 minutes; cool to room temperature. Gently spread leaves; remove fuzzy thistle from bottom with a spoon.
2. Preheat oven to 375°.
3. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Beat at medium speed of a mixer or with a potato masher until coarsely mashed.
4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat; add sherry, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits. Add sherry mixture, mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper to potatoes.
5. Stuff about 1 cup potato mixture into each artichoke. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place stuffed artichokes in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until artichokes are tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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