ARTICHOKE BALLS 
1 lg. clove garlic, cut up fine
2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and mashed
2 c. Italian bread crumbs
5 tbsp. pure olive oil (imported Italian)
3 tbsp. garlic powder
3 c. grated Italian Parmesan cheese
1 c. grated parsley flakes

In bowl, mix thoroughly all above ingredients except bread crumbs, artichoke hearts and olive oil. In 3 separate dishes, put all mixed ingredients in one dish; in second dish, put Italian cheese mixed with olive oil; in third dish, put mashed artichoke hearts.

On tip of right hand fingers, put small amount of artichoke hearts and small amount of all ingredients. This should form a ball, then roll in Italian bread crumbs. This firmness will hold the ball together. Put on platter when finished making balls. Refrigerate until serving. This should make around 100 balls.

 

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