Toasted Bagel Dried Beef Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I found this recipe back in the 80's, and have never found any variation I like better. It's salty and creamy, with a nice crunch from the toasted bagels. I've used toasted English muffins, too, but I still like the bagels best. Ingredients:
4 to 6 ounces buddig (or any brand) dried beef slices |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1 cup real mayonnaise (do not use miracle whip salad dressing - too sweet) |
1 cup sour cream |
1/2 sweet onion, diced very finely (i have also used 4 ot 5 green onions or scallions when they are in season and not so strong - gives nice color - use the whites and a good part of the greens) |
2 teaspoons dill weed |
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes |
1/4 teaspoon celery salt |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon onion powder |
8 plain bagels, halved and toasted, then each half cut into 8 wedges (using flavored bagels adds an interesting taste - i've used garlic, cheddar, swiss, asiago, jalapeno, onion, everything , etc...lots of variety possible) |
Directions:
1. Dice dried beef quite finely.
2. Cream together softened cream cheese and mayonnaise.
3. Stir in sour cream and onion.
4. Stir in seasonings, mixing together well.
5. Cover and chill several hours before serving.
6. Just before serving, toast bagel halves and cut into wedges. You can do this ahead of time and keep them in a covered container, but they WILL lose their crispness if you do this. I really like the crunchiness, so I try to wait until serving time to toast them, but it won't affect the taste at all if you want to toast them ahead of time...whatever is your preference and works for your schedule!
7. To serve, place beef spread in a bowl in the center of a large platter and surround the bowl with the toasted bagel wedges.
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