Layered Crab Meat Spread

Ingredients

• 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup seafood cocktail sauce
• 16 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
• 2 cups light monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Directions

1. 1

   Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add lemon juice and next 4 ingredients, beating until blended.

2. 2

   Spoon mixture into a 9-inch serving dish.

3. 3

   Cover and chill at least 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Spread cocktail sauce evenly over cream cheese mixture.

5. 5

   Top with crabmeat; sprinkle with cheese, green onions, bell pepper, and ripe olives.

6. 6

   Serve spread with crackers and fresh vegetables.

7. 7

   Yield: Makes 12 to 15 appetizer servings.