Artichokes W, Smashed Potatoes & Caramelized Garlic

4 artichokes steamed --
For The Filling:1 1/2 lbspotatoesun-peeled - cubed & boiled for 12 minutes- until tender

 2 Tbsp olive oil, 6 cloves garlic minced, 1/4 cup dry sherry, 1/2 cup basilminced , 3/4 cups moked mozzarella shredded - or regular, 1/2 tspsalt 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 TbspParmesan cheese shredded

Place warm boiled potatoes in a large mixing bowl and lightly smash with fork
or potato masher.Heat oil in a non-stick sauté pan, add garlic and sauté slowly
until browned. Remove the pan from heat and add the sherry. Deglaze by removing
any bits that have accumulated at the bottom of the pan. Add garlic-sherry
mixture to the potatoes and fold in the remaining ingredients, except Parmesan.
To clean the artichoke: open up artichoke by spreading out leaves, exposing the
center. Remove the fine silken layer over the artichoke bottom. Rinse to remove
any stray silken spines. Stuff each artichoke with filling, dividing evenly among the four artichokes.
Sprinkle Parmesan over the artichokes and place in a baking dish. Bake in a 375
degree oven for 20 minutes until heated through and browned on top.

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