Lemony Parmesan Artichoke Dip | Easy Home Meals

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, regular or low-fat (Neufchâtel), at room temperature
• 2 Tbsp milk, half-and-half, or heavy (whipping) cream
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 3 Tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 scallions, white and light green parts, minced
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cans (7 3/4 ounces each) artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed,and chopped, or see Fork in the Road for a crabmeat substitution
• Kosher or coarse salt, to taste