Warm Crab And Artichoke Dip Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup (about 4 ounces) crabmeat, well drained

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons chopped drained marinated artichoke hearts

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper

2 tablespoons diced celery

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

1-1/2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degF. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Add mayonnaise; beat until just blended. Season with salt and pepper. Using rubber spatula, fold in crabmeat, 1/4 cup Parmesan, artichoke hearts, green onion, bell pepper, celery, parsley, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce.

Transfer crab mixture to a 2-cup souffle dish. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake until crab mixture is warm and cheese melts, about 15 minutes.