Hot Macadamia Spread

If you like macadamia nuts, you'll love this one...

1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts (or blanched almonds if you prefer)
2 teaspoons butter

Beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, horseradish, green pepper, onion, garlic salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into an ungreased shallow 2 cup baking dish and set aside. In a skillet, saute the nuts in butter for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Sprinkle over the cream cheese mixture. Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve with crackers. 6-8 servings