Festive Seafood Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. dairy sour cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Delica Seas Sea Stix salad style, thawed and drained
1 c. shredded natural medium Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1/2 c. finely chopped celery (optional)
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional)
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion (optional)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 (1 lb.) box crackers

Preparation

In small mixer bowl beat cream cheese and sour cream at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes).
If desired, reserve 1/4 cup each Sea Stix and cheese.
Stir in remaining ingredients except crackers.
Cover, refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
Garnish with Sea Stix and cheese.
Serve with crackers.
Makes 3 cups.