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Chunky Pecan and Beef Dip
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
Chunky Pecan and Beef Dip
Prep and Cook Time: 18 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 (3-tablespoon) servings
Ingredients:
1/2
cup pecan pieces
3
tablespoons thinly sliced green onions with tops
1
package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
1/2
jar (2.2 ounces) dried beef, rinsed in hot water, drained and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2
teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Breadsticks, pita bread and assorted fresh vegetables for dipping
Preparation:
1.
Spray bottom of small saucepan generously with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add pecans and onions; cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until pecans are toasted and onions are tender.
2.
Add 1/4 cup hot water and cream cheese to saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until cheese is melted. Stir in dried beef and Italian seasoning; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until hot.
3.
Spoon dip into bowl; sprinkle with additional green onion tops, if desired. Serve with dippers.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Sodium | 221 mg |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fiber | trace g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Calories | 152 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 3 |
| Meat | 1/2 |
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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of. "Chunky Pecan and Beef Dip." 31 August 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/chunky-pecan-and-beef-dip-recipe.htm> 16 May 2008.
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