Low Country Hot Dip

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Saute onion, bell pepper and green onions in butter in a small frying pan over low heat until the vegetables are soft, but not brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the Worcestershire, garlic salt and cream cheese and mix well.
4. 4
   Add the mayonnaise, pecans and dried beef and mix well.
5. 5
   Cut a slice off the top of the loaf of bread to serve as a lid.
6. 6
   Remove enough of the inside of the loaf to form a cavity large enough to hold the cream cheese mixture.
7. 7
   Pour the mixture into the cavity.
8. 8
   Replace the lid.
9. 9
   Wrap the loaf completely in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Yields 8 to 10 servings.