Lighter Hot Crab And Artichoke Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature (neufchantel 1/3 less fat)
• 1 tablespoon chives (finely chopped)
• 12 ounces canned crabmeat (2 6 oz. cans)
• 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated plus more for topping
• 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 drgrees f.
• 2 combine the softened cream cheese with all other ingredients in a shallow ovenproof casserole dish.
• 3 sprinkle top with additional parmesan cheese.
• 4 place prepared dish in oven and heat until hot and bubbly and top is lightly golden, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• 5 remove from oven ,allow to cool slightly and serve.