Crab and Artichoke Dip

Crab and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

  • 12-16oz. of lump crab meat (drained)
  • 1 (14 oz.) can of artichoke hearts
  • 1 block of cream cheese
  • 1 cup of Mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
  •  2 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • zest of 1/2 a lemon
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup of grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese (freshly grated)
    • Save a handful to add to the top of the dish before baking
  • seasoning: (1 tsp.) cayenne, salt, and pepper

Directions:

Drain the artichokes and lump crab meat of any liquid

in a large bowl, Combine:

cream cheese: room temperature

mayo

crab meat

artichokes (chopped)

garlic, green onions, bell pepper, lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon

cheeses

Worcestershire

cayenne, salt, and pepper

mix until incorporated

transfer into a baking dish (any size will work)

top with a handful of Monterrey jack cheese and cayenne

Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes or until gold and bubbly

serve with mountain bread ripped up or your favorite crackers!