A crowd-pleasing party dip made with local ingredients from Locals Market

 

Every great spread needs an anchor; that one thing people keep coming back to until it’s gone.

 

This Dried Beef Dip is exactly that. Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor from Weaver’s of Wellsville Dried Beef, it comes together in minutes and disappears even faster. Serve it cold straight from the fridge or warm it up for something extra cozy, either way, don’t expect leftovers.

This one lives in the snacks category, but you can put it out at a party, a game day, a holiday gathering, or a casual afternoon with friends and it fits right in every time.

What You’ll Need

For the dip:

• 4 oz Weaver’s of Wellsville Dried Beef, finely chopped
• 4–5 green onions, chopped
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ heaping cup sour cream
• A few dashes garlic powder
• A few healthy dashes Worcestershire sauce
• A few dashes everyday seasoning blend
• A few dashes onion salt

For serving:

• Weaver’s of Wellsville Sweet Bologna
• Baguette slices
• Crinkle cut carrots
• Celery sticks
• Bell pepper slices
• Cucumber slices
• Any other breads, crackers, or crudité you love

 

How to Make It

It couldn’t be simpler. Mix all dip ingredients together until well combined — cream cheese, sour cream, dried beef, green onions, and all the seasonings. Taste and adjust as you go; a little more Worcestershire, a little more garlic powder, whatever calls to you.

That’s it. Truly.

Serve cold, straight from the bowl, or transfer to an oven-safe dish and warm at 350°F until heated through and just starting to bubble at the edges. Both are excellent. The warm version is especially good in cooler months.

Arrange your dippers around the bowl and let people at it.

 

A Few Notes

• Finely chop the dried beef. Smaller pieces distribute more evenly through the dip and make sure you get a little in every bite.
• Let the cream cheese soften first. It’ll mix together much more smoothly and save you some elbow grease.
• Worcestershire is the secret weapon. Don’t be shy with it — those savory, umami-forward dashes are what give this dip its depth.
• The Sweet Bologna is not just for show. Weaver’s Sweet Bologna alongside this dip is a classic Pennsylvania combination. If you’ve never tried it, this is your moment.
• Make it ahead. This dip actually gets better after a few hours in the fridge as the flavors come together. Mix it the night before and you’re all set.

 

Find Your Ingredients at Locals Market

Weaver’s of Wellsville Dried Beef, Sweet Bologna, and everything else on this list are stocked at Locals Market in Dillsburg, PA.

 

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