Artichoke & Crab Dip Bread

Just until recently one of my cringe foods was artichoke.

I would run screaming if some one mentioned that there were artichokes in a dish.

But this past summer, while on vacation in Washington, I decided to give it a try. It may have been bravery hit me or one to many Cherry Mojitos (<to die for…..still trying to figure out how they made it )

But I gave this Artichoke Crab dip a try and loved it. I loved it so much I hoarded the bowl all to my self.

This is defiantly one recipe you can find me in a corner at night scarfing down

So lets get to the good-ness……

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese and crab meat.

Now take your fresh (check back tomorrow for a home made french bread recipe) French bread and cut in half. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, smear garlic on and top with sliced mozzarella.

Generously spread the cream cheese, artichoke, crab mix on top. (My kids wouldn’t like it so I halved the recipe…their loss)

Top with a bit more Parmesan cheese and pop into the oven. Remove and let cool a bit.

Look at that gorgeousness…..delish…

Artichoke Crab Dip Bread

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mozzarella
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, diced
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 can (6.5 oz) crab meat (fresh meat will work to, I just couldn’t find any)
1 cup four cheese blend, or Italian blend, shredded

Directions

Pre heat oven to 425
Cut French bread in half. Drizzle with olive oil and smear with garlic. Top with mozzarella
In a medium-large bowl, combine cream cheese, artichoke hearts, crab-meat, ½ cup Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Top generously onto bread and stick in oven for 8-10 min. or until cheese begins to melt
After cheese has begun to melt, turn broiler on to low and broil until cheese is golden. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn. It should only take about 2-3 min.