Cream Cheese Fiesta Spread

Makes 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

•    1 - package (8 ounces) cream cheese or fat-free cream cheese

• 1/4 - cup salsa

• 1/4 - cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade

•    1 - Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

•    1 - Tablespoon finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

•    1 - Tablespoon chopped avocado

•    1 - Tablespoon chopped ripe olives

• Assorted crackers, if desired

Directions:

1. On serving plate with shallow rim, place block of cream cheese.

2. Mix salsa and preserves and spread over cream cheese.

3. Sprinkle cilantro, cheese, avocado, and olives.  Serve with crackers.