Recipe(tried): Cream Cheese and Dried Beef Spread

This is VERY easy and tasty as well. It can be kept on hand, and used as needed, perfect of the Holidays or anytime.

CREAM CHEESE AND DRIED BEEF SPREAD

1 package dried beef
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
Chopped kalamata olives 1 Tbsp (optional)
White pepper to taste

Soften cream cheese in microwave about 15 sec.
Cut dried beef with scissors into small pieces, about 1/4 inch.
Add beef to cheese.
Chop olives, add to cheese.
Grind several rounds of white pepper into cheese mixture.
If using pre-ground, it should be less than a pinch.

Mix all well, serve at room temperature.

Note: chopped pickles, or drained pickle relish may be substituted for olives.