Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms (Makes 10 stuffed artichoke Bottoms):

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter.
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
• 1 packet Verde artichoke bottoms.
• 1 teaspoon pepper.
• 1 teaspoon salt.
• 250 grams cream cheese.
• 1 tablespoon sour cream.
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives.

Directions:

• Pre-heat an oven to 165 degrees C
• Melt the butter in a small pot over low heat; remove from heat and set aside.
• Sprinkle Verde artichoke bottoms with pepper and 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 baking dish.
• Bake about 45 minutes in the oven, until the tops of the artichokes are golden brown.