Chipped Beef Dip

Even if you have a go-to arsenal of dips and appetizers, odds are you love finding new ways to mix it up (pun fully intended). Chipped beef dip isn’t a new concept. Dried or “chipped” beef with cream cheese has been a popular party appetizer since the mid-20th century. This recipe for hot chipped beef dip puts a fresh spin on the nostalgic party food by serving it hot and bubbly from the oven. Savory, creamy, salty and delicious, this throwback crowd-pleaser is sure to earn a spot on your list of go-to apps.

But what is chipped beef anyway? Chipped beef is a form of dried, salted and pressed beef that’s cut into thin pieces. It was originally served as rations in the form of chipped beef on toast to wartime soldiers in the early 20th century. Eventually, chipped beef evolved into a popular appetizer ingredient in the 1950s and 1960s.

Chipped Beef Dip Ingredients

• Cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Dried beef
• Green pepper
• Onion
• Garlic powder
• Pepper
• Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers or chips for dipping

Directions

Step 1: Combine the ingredients

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, dried beef, green pepper, onion, garlic powder and pepper, then stir until the ingredients are blended.

Step 2: Bake the dip

Transfer the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and place it in the oven. Bake the dip, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove the dip from the oven and serve it hot with vegetables and your favorite dippers.

How to Store Chipped Beef Dip

Once the dip has cooled completely, store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. You can serve the leftovers cold, straight from the refrigerator, or reheat them in a 375° oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they’re hot in the center. We don’t recommend freezing this beef dip due to its use of sour cream. Freezing and thawing can cause the sour cream to separate and curdle. (Psst: For more on the best foods to freeze, refer to our ultimate guide to freezing food.)

Chipped Beef Dip Tips

Does chipped beef dip need to be hot?

This recipe does not have to be hot to be enjoyed. Simply omit the baking step and pour the mixed dip directly into a serving dish. Serve it cold or at room temperature.

What else can I use for chipped beef dip dippers?

In addition to fresh cut vegetables like green pepper slices, celery and carrot sticks, hot dried beef dip pairs wonderfully with thick crackers, tortilla chips or toasted baguette slices. For a fun and eye-catching presentation, serve it in a bread bowl and use the torn-out pieces for dipping.

How can I keep chipped beef dip hot?

Keeping the dip hot for the duration of a party will require some additional equipment. Transfer the dip into a small slow cooker set to “warm” to maintain an ideal temperature. Another option is turning the dip into a chipped beef fondue appetizer with some minor recipe modifications.

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