Artichoke Balls
Ingredients
- 2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place artichokes in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher. Add garlic, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine. Cover and place mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour (the mixture is much easier to form into balls when chilled). Pour reserved 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Form artichoke mixture into balls about 1-inch in diameter; roll in Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve cold. Makes approximately 3 dozen artichoke balls.