It's That Time of Year

when some people get invited places and are asked to bring a dish to pass. This dip was my Grandfather's favorite and he always placed himself closest to it at the family Christmas Eve party. You may be Bugle averse but I think (from the General Mills website) combine the unique shape of Bugles corn snacks with its crispy crunch and you’ve got a great snack that the entire family can enjoy.

The original recipe had chopped pecans on top. I skip them but they could be a good deterrent for snacking children.

Hot Beef Dip

8 ounces cream cheese softened
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 ounce package dried beef, rinsed of excess salt, patted dry with paper towel and finely chopped
1/4 cup green pepper chopped
ground black pepper to taste

Bugles

Preheat oven to 350. Blend cream cheese, sour cream, milk and garlic salt together until smooth. Stir in minced onion, dried beef, and green pepper. Season with ground black pepper. Pour into an oven safe dish and bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly or you also could just throw it in the microwave until hot and bubbly.