Artichoke Hearts Stuffed With Crab Salad Recipes

STUFFED ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• If necessary, slice off the bottom of each artichoke heart so that it sits upright.
• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, chives, salt and pepper.
• Stuff hearts with cream cheese mixture, mounding slightly on top.
• Roll stuffed hearts in melted butter and then in Parmesan cheese.
• Place in a shallow ovenproof dish and bake for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CRAB-STUFFED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 3/4 in. from the top. Using kitchen scissors, snip off tips of outer leaves; brush cut edges with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. , Stand artichokes in a Dutch oven; add 2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until leaves near the center almost pull out easily. , Invert artichokes to drain. With a spoon, carefully scrape out the fuzzy center portion of artichokes and discard. , In a large bowl, combine the crab, cheese, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, green pepper, onion, salt and remaining lemon juice. Gently spread artichoke leaves apart; fill with stuffing. , Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish; add 1/2 in. of warm water. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and leaves near the outer edge pull out easily.

STUFFED ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat; remove from heat and set aside. Place the Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl, and set aside.
• Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each artichoke bottom so it will stand, and gently press your thumb into the center of each to form a depression for the filling. Sprinkle the artichoke bottoms with lemon pepper and garlic salt.
• Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and chives in a bowl, and mix well. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each artichoke bottom.
• Dip each stuffed artichoke bottom into the melted butter, roll in Parmesan cheese, and place into the prepared baking dish. Bake about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops of the artichokes are golden brown.

BAKED STUFFED ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 x 13 dish with cooking spray.
• Mix goat cheese, Italian spices, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and half and half together.
• Mix 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together.
• Drain artichoke hearts well and cut them in half. Place the artichoke heartrs cut side up in the dish and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
• Top each artichoke heart with approximately 1 tsp of the goat cheese mixture, then sprinkle the parmesan mixture on top.
• Spray the artichoke hearts with cooking spray and bake them for 20 to 30 minutes (until golden brown).
• On the grill, use indirect medium heat to bake the dish.

ARTICHOKE AND CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
• Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
• Serve with crackers or vegetables.