Tex-Mex Crab Dip

This recipe goes out to all my friends who share the love of seafood. 

This dip can easily be converted to a spread, just reduce the Picante sauce and add a minced jalapeno if desired. 

Tex-Mex Crab Dip  

Makes 3 cups  

• 1 -8 oz package cream cheese -softened 
• 1 cup Picante sauce 
• 1 cup lump crab meat -picked of shells 
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 
• 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives 
• 2 tablespoons diced fresh tomato 
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley 
• Tortilla chips or assorted crackers  

Combine the cream cheese and Picante sauce in a large bowl, fold in the crab, cheese and onions mixing well. Cover and refrigerate. Transfer to a serving bowl if desired and sprinkle with the olives, tomato and cilantro. Serve with the chips or crackers.