Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    avocado -- *
   2      teaspoons     lemon juice
   1      cup           cream cheese -- softened
   2      cups          sour cream
   1 1/3  ounces        taco seasoning mix -- pkg
   2      cups          cheddar; sharp -- shredded
   3      cups          fresh tomatoes -- fine chopped
   5                    green onions -- sliced
     1/2  cup           black olives -- sliced

Preparation:

* Use 3 California Avocados (dark skinned type) that have been peeled LAYER 1: (Bottom) Mash the avocados and blend in the lemon juice, mixing well, and spread evenly in a bowl or on a serving plate to the edges of the dish. LAYER 2: Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Blend in the sour cream, mixing well, and blend in the taco seasoning, blending well. Spread over the avocado layer. LAYER 3: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the cream cheese mixture. LAYER 4: Distribute the tomatoes over the cheddar cheese layer. LAYER 5: Spread the green onions over the tomato layer. LAYER 6: Top with the black olives. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 10 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Tortilla Chips, Bell peppers, Lobster, Jicama