Shepherds Dip Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice off the top of the loaf; set aside. Hollow out the bottom part, leaving a thick shell. Cut or tear the slice from the top of the loaf and the bread from inside into bite-sized pieces. , Fill the shell with dip; set on a large platter. Arrange the bread pieces and vegetables around it and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Clean green onions thoroughly and trim ends.
• Put in food processors and finely chop.(about 3-4 pulses until minced--don't liquify them!).
• Slice dried beef in large strips and add to food processor and mince.
• Add cream cheese, worcestershire, and garlic to food processor.
• Blend thoroughly in food processor until smooth.
• Take Shepard's loaf and cut a circle on the top large enough to make a lid that covers aprox. 2/3 of the top and remove(don't discard).
• Hollow out bread to make a bowl for the dip, careful not to hollow out to much and punch a hole through the bread round--(save the soft bread bits for dipping later!).
• Fill bread with beef and cheese mixture and place bread lid on top to seal.
• Wrap in foil and bake at 350 for 45-60min.
• Cheese dip should be hot and smooth.
• Serve on a tray with lid removed to the side tilted on round with butter crackers, soft bread bits and bread rounds.

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor combine the cheeses and process until smooth.
• Add the brandy and puree.
• Fold in the green onions, pine nuts, and dill and continue to fold until the mixture is well blended.
• Spoon into a 2-cup decorative serving bowl.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Serve with French bread, crackers or crisp breads.