16 oz. sour cream
16 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 onion, chopped (sauteed if desired)
2 pkgs. smoked dried beef, cut in sm. pieces

Mix all together. Bake in an 8 x 10 inch baking dish. Top with slivered almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold with crackers.