Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 c mayo

1 jalapeño minced (seeds removed)

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained

1/2 teaspoon Old Bay ™ Seasoning

1 c Parmesan cheese

1/2 c jack cheese

1/2 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for cartilage and shell fragments

1 package of per made puffed pastry cut in 4×4 in squares

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Place cream cheese, mayo and cheese in a medium baking dish with 3/4 of the artichoke hearts and Old Bay Seasoning TM. Blend until smooth. Gently fold in crabmeat, taking care not to break up lumps. Wrap in puffed pastry squares.

Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and garnish with remaining artichoke hearts.

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