JOEY TOMATO'S CRAB ARTICHOKE DIP

Joey Tomato's Crab Artichoke Dip image

Provided by Delicia T

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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14 ounces plum tomatoes (or 400 g, whirled until smooth)
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper (combined)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 lb cream cheese (or 2 c., whipped until light)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup asiago cheese, crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup crab, shredded (canned)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup artichoke (canned, drained)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped tomato, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon parsley, for garnish
salted tortilla chips (triangle)

Steps:

Combine tomato sauce ingredients (first three ingredients) just to mix and set aside. Combine cream cheese and next 6 ingredients in food processor and whirl a couple of times. Quickly saute artichokes with salt, pepper and garlic, set aside. Just before serving combine cream cheese and tomato sauce (3 parts cheese to 1 part sauce) mixing well; microwave sauce for 45 sec. just to warm, fold in artichokes and garnish with tomatoes and parsley. Serve with lightly salted tortilla chip triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496, Fat 46.2, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 134.1, Sodium 489.8, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 11.3