Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip
When I was living in Toronto, there was one thing a few of my girlfriends and I loved to do. It was to go out for “tapas” and a couple cocktails/wine 🍸🍷🍹 for Happy Hour on Wednesdays around the entertainment district and downtown core. Besides being very social, what I really liked about these little plates was to sample a few of them at the same time. Of course, we tried not to order the same things so we could have a wider range to try. That was fun!
Most appetizers are fun to share and calm your hunger until the main course. It also sets the tone for dinner. Every time I have a dinner party at my place, I can’t imagine not serving an appetizer to my guests. It somehow breaks the ice 🧊, brings people closer together, and opens up conversation more easily.
Once in a while, David and I like to share an appetizer during the mid-afternoon with a chilled glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Gris. Among our favorite 💖 appetizers, there is Tuna Tataki with Avocado Slaw, Baba Ghanoush, Asian Cucumber Salmon Rolls, Baked Goat Cheese with Almonds, Middle East Muhammara, and many others including this one… Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip.
Whatever the reasons are for serving an appetizer, the quicker and easier the better – after all you want to focus on the main course more than on your “appy”, right? On the other hand, you still want to serve something tasty and yummy. This Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip recipe is the perfect choice. From start to finish, this chip dip is ready to enjoy with either tortilla chips, bread 🍞 or crackers.
The flavors are very Californian; crab 🦀, artichokes and roasted red pepper! When it comes to the peppers, roasting them at home is much better because you have control on the amount of sodium which makes them healthier. To see how it’s done, click on this link… How to Roast and Peel Peppers. I also like to make my own mayonnaise, it’s much more flavorful. Here’s the link for this incredible Homemade Mayonnaise.
Next time you’re hesitant 🤔 about what to serve your guests for an appetizer, don’t look any further and serve this delicious Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip. You’ll see how fast it disappears.
Bon Appétit!🍽
Here are other incredibly delicious party food recipes for you to try…😀
– Tuna Stuffed Lemons
– Sausalito Smoked Salmon Dip
– Italian-Style Bruschetta
– Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Dip
– Spicy Tropical Salsa
– Stuffed Dates with Gorgonzola
– Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
and for even more appetizer recipes 🍣, click on this link… Recipe Category • Appetizers
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Crab Artichoke Pepper Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (substitute Miracle Whip®) see Recipe
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped, plus more for garnish tips & tricks
- 7 1/2 ounces (213 g) crab meat, chopped Footnote
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan cheese and garlic; stir until smooth. Cook until it starts to bubble.
- Add artichoke hearts and red peppers. Stir well, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add crab, stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir again, remove from the heat and serve with crostini or tortilla chips.
Notes
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