Hot Appetizer Pie

With the Holidays fast approaching, Swedish Chef would like to highlight some of his favorite appetizers for entertaining, over the next few weeks.  I will try to include hot appetizers as well as appetizers that can be served cold or at room temperature.  Today's recipe is a favorite among our friends, whenever we entertain, or are invited out.  I think you will enjoy this one.

Ingredients:

8 oz. block cream cheese
2 T. milk
2½ oz. jar dried beef, finely chopped
2 T. green pepper, finely chopped
2 T. onion, finely chopped
½ t. black pepper, freshly ground
dash of garlic powder
½ c. sour cream
1 t. horseradish
¼ c. pecans, chopped
2 T. butter

Soften cream cheese and blend with milk in a bowl.  Mix other ingredients, except nuts and butter. 

Place into an oven-proof casserole or 8" pie plate, lightly sprayed with non-stick coating. 

Spread pecans over the top and dot with butter.

Bake in a 350º oven for 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.  Serve with crackers or sturdy potato chips.