Thursday, January 10, 2013

Artichoke Bread


For our son, who has a New Year's Eve birthday, we celebrated a week later.   I used an empty Chianti bottle as a candle holder.  I topped my beige tablecloth with an old checkered one that was my Mom's.


This cute Italian chef comes from Ross.

I made place cards by cutting a slit in the top of a cork with a serrated knife.


I had these towels that have the design on the top and bottom.  I cut them in half, right through the middle and then was able to get eight napkins from the four that I had.  

  
I just machine hemmed the tops and they really turn out to be a nice size and they're great to just throw in the washer.



I first saw this recipe last Spring At Nann's Table and knew that I wanted to try it. Our son asked for spaghetti and meatballs, found here.  I thought this bread would be great with it, and it was!!  We also had Italian chopped salad, found here.  Dessert was a Brownie Pudding that I will share soon.


Artichoke Bread


1/3 cup butter
1 T. minced garlic
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
4 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 1 and 1/3 cups)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 loaf French bread
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (I used about 1/2-1 cup of Mexican blend)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.  Add artichokes, mozzarella, Parmesan and sour cream and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to blend.  Remove from heat and let cool.

Slice bread in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the center.  Spoon the artichoke mixture into the shell and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.

Place the halves onto a baking sheet.  Cover lightly with foil (I sprayed the foil with cooking spray) and bake for 25 minutes.  Uncover and bake 5-8 minutes.

Cut into slices and serve warm.

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31 comments:

  1. Cute table Kitty! I love the colorful topper and fun chef chalkboard! The bread sounds great, seems I'm on a big carb binge:@)

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  2. Your table looks so cute! I love the chef! Turning the towels into napkins was quite clever.

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  3. Yummy bread! Your table is so inviting and festive for the birthday meal, and I love your idea of make the napkins from the printed towels. I'll be looking for some that are suitable for that.

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  4. Your table dear Kitty is adorable, so cozy and inviting...BOY, I wish I could ber eating your artichoke bread..wow, never heard of it before. Thank you for the recipe! Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  5. Your table looks so great for a yummy Italian meal..Everything on the menu sounds wonderful..Happy Birthday young man!!

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  6. The bread sounds yummy and your table is darling, Kitty.

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  7. What a fun and festive Table Italiano, Kitty!

    Your attention to detail is awesome. What a feast of fun.

    Your menu sounds SO delish, and I have never heard of artichoke bread - I loooove artichoke, so may have to try that one day.

    Hope your son had a happy birthday. That was an interesting new year's eve when you gave birth to him, huh? Too bad he wasn't the first born the following day - did you city give prizes for that?

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  8. I'm sure your son loved this meal and cute table! Great idea to turn the towels into napkins.

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  9. I've never ever heard of such bread, but I'm sure it was tasty. Your table and decor is just lovely. I REALLY love your little Italian guy with the sign....adorable!

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  10. Kitty, this bread combines my favorites. I'm Tweeting and Pinning this. I hope you have a great weekend!!!!

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  11. I love artichoke anything, so will be trying your delicious sounding bread. I love your idea of cutting a tea towel in half and making napkins. I find napkins to be far more useable than tea towels.

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  12. Yum, I have been meaning to try this, and you have reminded me how delicious it sounds! Your table is super cute too!
    Jenna

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  13. Too cute Kitty! I have used those same towels as napkins.Never thought to put them in half...very clever! Your bread recipe looks and sounds delicious. Jane

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  14. Hmmm, my kinda dish! Can't wait to try this. I'm sure the entire meal was wonderful. Your table looks so fun and festive! Great idea re: the towels into napkins. I will try to keep that in mind while out and about. Love things like that ~ cute and so easy to launder.

    xo
    Pat

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  15. Such a cute table and the artichoke bread sounds very good.

    Hope your son enjoyed his birthday. I love the chef sign.

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  16. Great birthday menu and I love your tablescape. The Italian chefs are just the cutest. The bread sound soooooo good. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  17. Hi Kitty,
    Happy Birthday to your son! {I have a birthday the day after his.}
    Your celebratory menu sounds delicious and the napkins turned out very cute. Thank you for sharing your Artichoke Bread recipe. It's always a pleasure to have you join me, my friend. Enjoy the rest of your week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  18. Your bread looks so tasty - cute idea to make napkins from the towels!

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  19. I love artichoke hearts. I know I would love this bread. Your table is so cute, Kitty.

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  20. I think we were on the same wave length this week!! The bread looks wonderful, thanks for sharing the recipe! I am sure your son enjoyed his birthday dinner!

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  21. Hi Kitty, That bread sounds DELICIOUS!!! What a great day to have a birthday-celebrations all over the world! I just saw another little Italian chef on Ann's blog and I think I need one now too! Someone to keep us company in the kitchen while we cook. I just cut up some Valentines dish towels to use as napkins too. It is a great way to get the perfect napkin and they usually wash well too. Hope your son had a wonderful birthday. Linda

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  22. Hi, Kitty! I've been hiding out the last couple of weeks. Glad to get back here in time to see this cool table setting! I like the "Old World Italian" look of it all! The Chianti bottle candle holder is a GREAT touch!! I think that is my favorite part...next to the artichoke bread, of course!!! You always come up with the best recipes! I'm trying so hard to break out of my comfort zone. It's a slow and tedious process, but I'll get there! Have a great week!

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  23. Cute table...I remember using chianti bottles for candleholders back in the early 70's...seems like we dripped crayons over the top, too..good memories of being young(er) and poor!
    The bread sounds really yummy.

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  24. This looks so good! I think you just solved my what is for dinner issue tonight!

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  25. Chianti bottles....don't you love them? I wouldn't get rid of mine for anything as they come in very handy from time to time. As I sit here, my tummy is growling and I can almost taste the artichoke bread.

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  26. THANKS for the shout out Kitty!! I really appreciate it! Isn't this bread just to die for!!! You are so right that it is PERFECT with pasta. YUM! N.

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  27. Hi Kitty,
    Your little Chef Guy looks so cute and that Artichoke Bread will be perfect for the upcoming game day. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  28. This sounds yummy Kitty, I love the artichokes in the bottle on a salad.
    Judith

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  29. Great table, Kitty. Love using towels as napkins, lucky they had two pics on one towel!
    Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!

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  30. My son was born on the same day! Happy Birthday to him! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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