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Creamy Chipped Beef Dip 🧀🥩

Introduction:

This creamy, savory dip made with dried beef, cream cheese, and flavorful seasonings is the perfect appetizer for parties, holidays, or game nights. Serve it warm with crackers, bread, or veggies — it’s always a hit!

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 jar (2.5 oz) dried beef, finely chopped
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the chopped dried beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
4. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (around 8×8 inches) and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
7. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

🍽️ Serving Tips:

• Serve warm with buttery crackers, toasted baguette slices, or celery sticks.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

💡 Hint:

If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce to the mixture before baking.