AZTEC PYRAMID AVOCADO DIP

3 avocados*
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
1 1/3 oz taco seasoning mix (1 pkg)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups finely chopped fresh tomato
5 green onions, sliced (use all or each, white and green)
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
SUGGESTED DIPPERS:
Tortilla Chips, Bell peppers, Lobster, Jicama

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 with suggested dippers: Tortilla Chips, Bell peppers, Lobster, Jicama.

*Use 3 California Avocados (dark skinned type) that have been peeled and pitted.

Makes about 10 1/2 cups of dip