COLORFUL SHRIMP SPREAD

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) bottle cocktail sauce
1 (6 ounce) can small shrimp, rinsed and drained (or 1/3 cup small frozen cooked shrimp, thawed)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, sliced
Fresh rosemary and/or chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
crackers (for serving)

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Spread on a 12-inch round serving platter to within 2 inches of edge.

In bowl, combine cocktail sauce and shrimp; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella, green pepper, tomato and onions. Garnish with rosemary and cilantro.

Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Makes 12 servings
Source: Country Woman Christmas, 2000