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Warm Lemon Pepper Cheese Dip

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

20 Minutes

Total time:

35 Minutes

Serves:

8 to 12

Level:

Easy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1 tsp. lemon zest

  • 1 cup shredded aged white Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

  • 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 tsp. Louisiana-style hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper

  • 1 (10 oz.) can Chicken in Lemon Pepper Sauce

  • 8 saltine crackers, coarsely crushed

  • 2 tbsp. butter, melted

  • Assorted crackers, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 4-cup baking dish; set aside.

Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and lemon zest with electric beaters until smooth; stir in half of the Cheddar Cheese and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, green onions, 2 tbsp of the parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in chicken. Scrape into prepared dish; sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top. Toss crushed crackers with butter and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over top.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly, hot and lightly golden brown on top. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with crackers.

Tip: Serve with carrots, celery sticks, boiled potatoes or steamed broccoli spears.

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