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Baked Artichoke & Cheese Dip (Low-Cal, Low Fat)

¼ cup Land O’ Lakes® Butter
1 medium (½ cup) onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium (1 cup) red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 t. finely chopped fresh garlic
3 T. all-purpose flour
1½ cups milk
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8-oz. (2 cups) Land O’ Lakes® Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup lemon juice
1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained, cut into ½” pieces
1 t. grated lemon peel
½ t. coarsely ground pepper
Crackers or French bread slices

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Heat oven to 375°F. Melt 1 T. butter in 10” skillet until sizzling; stir in onion, red pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (1 to 2 minutes). Melt remaining 3 T. butter in 3-quart saucepan; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly (30 seconds). Stir in milk. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (2 to 3 minutes). Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese and cream cheese until melted. Stir in ¼ cup parsley, mayonnaise, lemon juice, artichoke hearts, lemon peel and pepper. Add cooked onion mixture; mix lightly. Pour vegetable and cheese mixture into shallow 1½-quart ovenproof casserole. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. To serve, sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup parsley. Serve with crackers or French bread. Makes 16 servings. Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories 160, Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrates 6 g,

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