Holiday Dip

"This is a holiday recipe I got from a girl scout many year ago. A colorful dish, I use it as both a dip and a salad. It's addictive!" - Submitted by Resa Johnson.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 or 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
Milk, if needed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small head of iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 or 2 tomatoes, chopped
Tortilla chips for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. In a blender or processor combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream and avocado and purée, adding a little milk if needed for desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Spoon dip in to a glass bowl-style dish. Top with the lettuce, then cheese and tomatoes. Chill before serving.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Makes 12 servings.