Hot Crab Dip

Crab dip is a quick and easy appetizer for any occasion.  Growing up, this was a popular dip for celebrations.   Why not mix up this dip and invite some friends over?

• 1 lb. lump crab meat, drained 
• 14 ozs. artichoke hearts, drained 
• 8 ozs. cream cheese, room temperature 
• 1 c Mayonnaise 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced  
• 2 t Worcestershire 
• 2 T chives, chopped 
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped 
• 2 t lemon zest
• juice of 1 lemon 
• ½ c parmesan cheese 
• 1 c monterey jack cheese, shredded 
• salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place the artichokes and crab meat in a large bowl and mix together.   Stir in the remainder of the ingredients and mix well.  Spoon into a baking dish and sprinkle with some more monterey jack cheese.

Bake for half an hour and serve.