Baked Saffron Artichoke Casserole (Timballo di Carciofi allo Zafferano)

Name: Baked Saffron Artichoke Casserole (Timballo di Carciofi allo Zafferano)
Total time: 5400 s
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 fresh artichokes; 6 hard-boiled eggs; 2 slices cooked ham (about 1/2 inch thick); 1 fresh green onion; 1 packet saffron; 1 small bunch parsley; 1 small smoked scamorza cheese; as needed Olive oil, extra virgin,; as needed Black pepper,; as needed Salt,; as needed Breadcrumbs,; as needed Ground ginger,

Fabio Del Buono @FabioMasterChef

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Baked Saffron Artichoke Casserole (Timballo di Carciofi allo Zafferano)

Fabio Del Buono @FabioMasterChef

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Ingredients

1 hour 30 minutes

Serves 4 servings

20fresh artichokes
6hard-boiled eggs
2 slicescooked ham (about 1/2 inch thick)
1fresh green onion
1 packetsaffron
1small bunch parsley
1small smoked scamorza cheese
as neededOlive oil, extra virgin,
as neededBlack pepper,
as neededSalt,
as neededBreadcrumbs,
as neededGround ginger,

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Steps

1 hour 30 minutes

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

In a large bowl, squeeze the juice of one lemon and fill halfway with cold water.
3

Clean and trim the artichokes, removing the tough outer leaves until you reach the tender ones. Place them in the bowl. Repeat until all artichokes are cleaned.
4

Place the eggs in a saucepan with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 7 minutes once the water starts boiling.
5

After cooking, cool the eggs under cold running water and peel them.
6

Roughly chop the eggs and set aside in a bowl.
7

Cut the smoked scamorza cheese into strips, then into small cubes. Set aside.
8

Cut the ham slices into small cubes and set aside in a bowl.
9

In a skillet, heat olive oil and finely chopped green onion. Sauté until softened, then add the artichoke hearts. Season with salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and saffron. Cook for about 10 minutes, adding a little hot water if needed.
10

After cooking, take a baking dish and brush the surface with a little olive oil using a silicone brush.
11

Arrange the artichoke hearts in the dish to form a layer.
12

Add the smoked scamorza cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and ham. Cover with another layer of artichokes.
13

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and bake for about 10 minutes.
14

After baking, turn on the broiler and brown the top until golden.
15

Turn off the oven, remove the baking dish using oven mitts, and place it on the counter. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
16

Serve and enjoy.