Shrimp Cocktail Spread

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup sour cream , plus
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing, I use Hellman's for this)
3 (4 ounce) cans broken shrimp , rinsed with cold water and drain well
1 cup seafood cocktail sauce (or to taste)
2 1/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
4 green onions , chopped
1 large firm tomato , chopped (can use two if desired)
1 medium green bell pepper , chopped


Prepare about one 12-inch dish or a glass pie or a fancy quiche plate.

In a bowl, combine/whisk together the softened cream cheese, sour cream garlic (if using) and mayonnaise; spread into bottom of prepared dish.

Scatter the shrimp over the sour cream mixture.

Top with the cocktail sauce (you can use more than 1 cup if desired) then the mozzarella cheese, green peppers, chopped tomatoes, and last the chopped green peppers on the top.

Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve with crackers.


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