Bleu Cheese Party Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1 (16 oz.) carton sour cream or sour half and half
1 (4 oz.) pkg. Bleu cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 tsp. each: oregano, parsley, salt and granulated garlic
1 (6 oz.) can small shrimp
finely chopped onion, pimento stuffed olives (sliced), grated Cheddar cheese, chopped fresh tomatoes (all for garnish)

Preparation

Soften gelatin and water in a small pan.
Bring to just a boil, stirring to dissolve gelatin, and remove from heat.
Set aside. Combine sour cream, cheeses and spices in a processor container or mixer bowl and blend well.
Add gelatin and blend again.
Pour into a 10-inch decorative pie plate and refrigerate until firm, overnight is best.
Garnish with shrimp, onion, olives, cheese and tomatoes as desired.
Serve with crackers or bread rounds.