Hot Artichoke Crabmeat Dip

Hot Artichoke Crabmeat Dip

Servings 16

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic pressed
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts in water drained and chopped
1 (8-ounce) package imitation crab meat chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions with tops
1 lemon
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
Additional sliced green onion
Baked Pita Chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in Pampered Chef Classic Batter Bowl; mix well. Press garlic into batter bowl using Pampered Chef Garlic Press.

2. Using small Pampered Chef Stainless Mesh Colander, drain artichokes. Chop artichokes and crabmeat using Pampered Chef Food Chopper. Grate Parmesan cheese using Pampered Chef Rotary Grater. Slice green onions with Pampered Chef Chef's Knife. Zest lemon with Pampered Chef Zester/Scorer to measure 1 teaspoon zest. Add artichokes, crabmeat, Parmesan cheese, green onions, lemon zest and black pepper to batter bowl; mix well.

3. Spoon mixture into Pampered Chef Deep Dish Baker. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Sprinkle with red bell pepper and additional green onions. Serve with Baked Pita Chips, if desired.