Extra-Creamy Dried Beef Dip

Name: Extra-Creamy Dried Beef Dip
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 (2-ounce) jars dried beef, chopped; 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Assorted crackers or bagel chips

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (2-ounce) jars dried beef, chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Assorted crackers or bagel chips

Directions

1

Beat first 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; stir in beef, bell pepper, and onion. Spoon into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with pecans.
2

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Serve immediately with crackers or bagel chips.
3

Extra-Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip: Substitute 4 ounces smoked salmon for dried beef, dried chives for finely chopped onion, and add 1/4 teaspoon salt to mixture. Omit chopped pecans.