18 oz pkg. cream cheese
2 tbsp milk
3/4 c finely snipped dried beef
2 tbsp instant minced onion
2 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 c sour cream
chopped walnuts optional

Soften cream cheese; blend cream cheese and milk. Stir in dried beef, onion, green pepper and pepper; mix well. Stir in sour cream and walnuts. Place in small shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve hot or cold with assorted crackers.