• 8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 c sour cream
• 2 T milk
• 2 T
• dried minced onion flakes
• 1 large clove pressed garlic
• 1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 small jar Armour dried beef

1. Put all ingredients except beef into a food processor with a steel blade.
2. Process on pulse till all are combined well.
3. Add dried beef, and process till beef is shredded.
4. Pour into a buttered 9" pie plate and top with 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
5. Drizzle with 2 T melted butter.
6. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
7. Serve warm on Triscuits.

COMMENTS: Even though I now live in Murphysboro, IL, the three years I spent in Lexington, KY are quite memorable. The above appetizer was served frequently at parties and picnics, and has become a favorite in Southern Illinois.