HOT PECAN PIE APPETIZER

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese (may use low fat), softened
2 teaspoons milk
1 small onion, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 (2 1/2 oz.) jar dried beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
FOR THE PECAN TOPPING:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoons salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix cream cheese and milk together. Combine with remaining ingrdients and place in an 8-inch buttered pie plate. Set aside.

Combine the pecans, butter, and salt in a skillet and lightly toast the pecans, stirring constantly. Spread over cream cheese mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Serve on crackers using a small knife for spreading.

Note from source: I use wheat crackers for this particular appetizer.

Adapted from source: Judy