Dieter's Downfall Appetizer Spread

I had forgotten this  60's standby   until a coworker brought it into work one day. So good! For years it was the one  spread found on every appetizer table.

Combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 3 oz shredded dried beef, 1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts, 1/2 c sour cream, 2 TB each: green pepper, onion &  milk, a couple dashes of sriracha or other hot sauce, 1/8 tsp white pepper. Put into an 8" pie pan or small casserole dish. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 20 minutes or until heated through and edges are bubbly. Serve hot with sturdy  crackers  such as  Triscuits, or toasted party rye breads.   Leftovers can be nuked or served cold or make a tasty addition to an omelet. (Leftovers? Has that has ever happened ?)