8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
2 tbsp. milk
3/4 cup dried beef (about 12 oz) chopped
2 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. minced green bell or poblano pepper
1/8 tsp. black pepper
dash of Tabasco (optional)
1/4 tsp. celery seed (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup almonds, slivered

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine milk and cream cheese. Stir in beef, onion, and remaining ingredients; mix well. Add sour cream, spoon into 8-inch pie plate. Sprinkle with almond slivers.

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Serve hot with crackers.