THREE-CHEESE CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Three-Cheese Crab & Artichoke Dip image

This is my absolute favorite go-to recipe for parties, potlucks and family events. Have plenty of bread and veggies for dipping, otherwise people will eat it with a spoon. -Jasmin Baron, Livonia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups sour cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
8 ounces fresh or frozen crabmeat, thawed
1-1/4 cups finely chopped green onions, divided
Assorted fresh vegetables and toasted baguette slices

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Stir in artichokes, 1-1/2 cups Jack cheese, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, crab and 3/4 cup green onions. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Serve warm with vegetables and toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.