Cattleman's Spread

1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) dried beef, chopped
4 teaspoons diced onion
Crackers and breadsticks

In a skillet, saute pecans in butter until golden; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and garlic powder; mix well. Stir in beef and onion.

Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with the pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers and breadsticks. Makes 3-1/2 cups.