Friday, March 7, 2008

M.'s Hot Artichoke Crab Dip

Recipe by: M.R.
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 40 min/ Makes: 4 cups or 16 servings

1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 C. mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed OR use 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 can (14oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 pkg. (8oz) imitation crabmeat, chopped (1-1/2 C.)
¾ C. (3oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 C. thinly sliced green onions with tops
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/3 C. red bell pepper, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a standing mixer or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend well. Spoon mixture into a deep glass baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Then, broil until top is just barely golden brown, immediately remove from oven. Garnish top with additional lemon zest, green onions, parmesan, and red bell pepper.

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