Grandma Eder's Artichokes

For special occasions, my mom makes artichokes using my grandma's recipe. Now that I have my own kitchen I can make artichokes any time I want! My mom usually steams the artichokes which can take a very long time. I have found that boiling them first then baking really cuts down on the cooking time.

Ingredients: 2 large artichokes, 2 tbsp. seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. olive oil

1. Boil about 4 quarts of water.
2. Cut artichoke stems and about 1-inch off the top.
3. Using kitchen shears, snip off the prickly thorns.
4. Boil artichokes for 30 minutes with lid on.
5. In a small bowl mix together 2 tbsp. seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp. parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp. garlic powder
( Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.)
6. Remove artichokes from water and drain well.
7. Spoon out the soft leaves in the middle of the artichoke and discard.
8. Spread the artichoke and fill the leaves with the bread crumb mixture.
9. Drizzle the tops with about a tsp. of olive oil.
10. Place artichokes in a small baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

Pull off the leaves and scrape the meat using your teeth. When you get to the bottom, scrape off the rest of any of the fuzzy leaves. Underneath is the heart which is delicious! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!