Parmesan Artichoke Crostini Spread (with Lemon Zest)

This is a very popular recipe and is so easy to prepare that it is a no-brainer when entertaining! The lemon zest is the unique ingredient! - by Gretchen Jameson

Ingredients

1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup dairy sour cream

1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

1/4 cup sliced green olives

2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini salad peppers

1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

20 toasted baguette slices (1/4 inch thick)

Directions

1. In a mediuum bowl, stir together cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream. Stir in artichoke hearts, olives, peppers, parsley and lemon peel. Spread on toasted baguette slices.

Makes 1-1/4 cups or 20 (1-tablespoon) servings.