Ingredients:
8 artichokes
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed tarragon
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
Directions:
Wash artichokes, cut tips of leaves off, remove thistle with teaspoon and reserve artichokes.
Melt butter in a saucepan.
Whisk in flour and continue until flour is completely absorbed.
Stir in milk.
Whisk in tarragon and cheese.
Blend in egg yolks.
Fold beaten egg whites into mixture and spoon into artichokes filling each one.
Place the artichokes in a buttered baking dish and bake at 375 deg.
for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed.
Serve immediately.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 35 min.
Time total: 55 min.