Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces dried chipped beef, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions or parsley, optional
- For Serving:
- Crackers
- Toasted baguette slices
- Pretzel crisps
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Bell pepper strips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped dried chipped beef, 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and thinly sliced green onions until well incorporated. If using, fold in the 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley.
- Spoon the dip into a glass baking dish or serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. If desired, garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions or parsley.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Take the dip out of the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly for easier dipping. Serve with your favorite dippers.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chill time)
- Servings: 8-10 servings