Artichoke Recipes When Learning How to Make Appetizers Make Good Artichoke Appetizers

Those of you who do not typically prepare artichoke recipes, you are really missing out. I was one who never used artichokes for years; now I am addicted to them. Some of the artichoke appetizer recipes are my favorite of all appetizers. The artichoke cheese dips is among my make ahead appetizers these recipes can be prepared at least a day or two ahead of time. If I will be serving a large crowd I always make more then one appetizer with these artichoke appetizers I might serve a ceviche or shrimp appetizer as well.

I am not sure where artichokes originated; I am thinking in Italy. They are very much a part of the Italian recipes. We never grew them in Ohio so I guess that is why I never made recipes with them. They are grown in some parts of the US where the weather is warm and the soil is fertile. In the US the globe artichoke is most frequently cooked by removing most of the stem and part of the scale with scissors. This process removes the thorns and makes them easier to handle. Then the artichokes are steamed or boiled and made ready for the artichoke recipes.

ARTICHOKE CHEESE DIP

• 2 Cups grated mozzarella cheese


• 1 Cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese


• 1 Cup mayonnaise


• 1 Can artichoke hearts drain and chop fine


• 1 Teaspoon garlic salt

Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

Combine and stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Turn mixture into a light oiled soufflé dish or 1 ½ quart casserole baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve with appetizer crackers or small toasted bread.

ARTICHOKE BREAD

• 1 Large loaf of bread, not sliced (2 loaves if small)
• ½ Cup butter
• 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 Cloves fresh minced garlic
• 1 ½ Cups sour cream
• 2 Cups Monterey Jack cheese
• ½ Cup fresh Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1 Can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
• 1 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Slice through bread horizontally; scoop out center from the bread.

Place butter, sesame seeds and garlic in a skillet.

Sauté pieces of bread in the butter mixture.

Stir in the sour cream, Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and artichokes.

Scoop mixture into the bread shell.

Top with Cheddar cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.

To serve slice bread with a bread knife on an angle.

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