Warm Crab And Artichoke Dip With French Bread

Warm Crab And Artichoke Dip With French Bread

Ingredients:

1 pound crab meat

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

8 oz. frozen artichoke hearts

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1 baguette (8 to 12 0z.)

4 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon each fresh thyme and oregano leaves

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Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Pour into a greased medium gratin dish. Sprinkle with almonds and bake until bubbling, about 15 minutes.

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Score baguette 1 inch deep across loaf, making sure to let oil soak into cuts. Toast in oven on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving with dip.