Stuffed Artichokes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium artichokes
1/2 lb. boiled ham, cut up
1 c. water
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 1/2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 c. oil
4 Tbsp. parsley
2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cut stems and tips off artichokes and remove all small leaves around the stem at the bottom.
Mix in a bowl the ham, salt, pepper, oil, water, egg, parsley, cheese and bread crumbs together until moist.
Press artichokes on a hard surface so the leaves spread open a little. Fill the center of the artichokes and in each leaf.
Place in a saucepan with enough water to cover artichokes halfway.
Cook slowly for about 40 minutes until tender.
May be eaten hot or cold.