Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip

3 avocado *

1 cup cream cheese -- softened

2 cups sour cream

1 1/3 ounces taco seasoning mix -- 1 pkg

2 cups cheddar -- sharp, shredded

3 cups fresh tomatoes -- fine chopped

5 green onions -- sliced, use all

1/2 cup black olives -- sliced

2 tablespoons lemon juice 

LAYER 1: (Bottom) Mash the avocados and blend in the lemon juice, mixing well, and spread evenly in a bowl or on a serving plate to the edges of the dish.

LAYER 2: Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Blend in the sour cream, mixing well, and blend in the taco seasoning, blending well. Spread over the avocado layer.

LAYER 3: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the cream cheese mixture.

LAYER 4: Distribute the tomatoes over the cheddar cheese layer.

LAYER 5: Spread the green onions over the tomato layer.

LAYER 6: Top with the black olives. Serve at room temperature.

Makes about 10 1/2 cups of dip.

SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Tortilla Chips, Bell peppers, Lobster, Jicama.

Serves: 8 

AUTHOR: Lori A