Shelly's Recipe

LAYERED SEAFOOD APPETIZER

Category: Spreads -- Cold

2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 T. mayonnaise
1 tsp. ground Cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Creole or Dijon mustard
3/4 c. finely diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 c. sliced green onion tops
1 lb. cooked, peeled shrimp or lump crabmeat
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

In a medium mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cayenne pepper, garlic powder and mustard. Evenly spread mixture in the bottom of a pizza pan or 12-inch round tray.

Sprinkle tomatoes and onions over cream cheese mixture. Top with shrimp or crabmeat and shredded cheese. Chill until served. Serve with assorted crackers or tortilla chips.