• 1 package (3 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped
• 1 package (8 ounces) regular or reduced fat cream cheese
• 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped re OR green pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Soften cream cheese and combine remaining ingredients.  To serve hot, microwave 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once.
2. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

OPTION: To make a bagel spread, eliminate sour cream.