‘Round about the time we start having wistful dreams of dancing smoked turkeys and spiked footballs, we start racking our brains trying to come up with another appetizer to make our Thanksgiving table look just a little fancier than our actual efforts would indicate.
BUT we want a bite that is not just impressive looking but will tide those hungry turkey-gobblers over 'til the piece de resistance is done on the Traeger. With these cheesy, stuffed beauts we got ‘er done and you'll be the Thanksgiving hero for all of those 'lil nibblers anxiously awaiting the golden bird.
CHEESY STUFFED ARTICHOKES with a SPICY TWIST
PREP TIME: 40 minutes
COOK TIME: 5 to 10 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Any
SERVES: 2 to 4 as an appetizer
INGREDIENTS
2 artichokes
1 lemon, cut in half
2 ounces finely grated parmesan cheese
2 ounces finely grated pepper jack cheese
2 ounces bread crumbs, toasted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
PREPARATION
Cut 3/4-inch off the top of the artichokes and cut the points off of the outer leaves.
Quarter the artichokes and use a spoon to remove the fuzzy choke and inner purple leaves.
Put each prepared artichoke quarter in a bowl of cold water with a few squeezes of lemon juice while you finish preparing the rest and are waiting for the water to boil.
Start a pot of water gently boiling on the stovetop with about 1 inch of water and 1/4 cup lemon juice. If you have one available, use a steamer basket.
Steam the artichokes for 25 to 30 minutes or until the leaves are tender.
While they are steaming start the Traeger on Smoke, lid open, until the fire is established. Preheat to High heat, lid closed, for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together the parmesan, pepper jack, bread crumbs, minced garlic cloves and cumin.
After the artichokes have cooled, drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Layer the stuffing in between the leaves.
Put the artichokes directly on the Traeger and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Remove and enjoy while they're warm.
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