Hot Macadamia Dip

11 oz. (one 8-oz. and one 3-oz. package) cream cheese, softened

2 T. milk

1 jar (2 1/2 oz) dried chipped beef, shredded

1/3 C. finely chopped onion

1/3 C. finely chopped bell pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 t. ground ginger

3/4 C. sour cream

1/2 C. coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

1 T. butter

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cream cheese and milk, blending until completely smooth. Stir in chipped beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, pepper, and ginger. Fold in sour cream. Pour mixture into a glass pie plate or shallow baking dish.

In a small skillet, saute nuts in butter until thoroughly glazed. Sprinkle nuts over beef mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot with crackers.