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Make this viral TikTok dip for football tailgates this fall

Tailgating season is in full swing, inspiring Tiger and Jaguar fans to break out favorite recipes for game-day entertaining. Dips are a must. From hot buffalo or boudin dip, to guacamole or Velveeta queso with Ro-tel tomatoes, the communal dip bowl is a longstanding tailgate mainstay. The TikTok-favorite “Crack Dip” has been a regular at the table, thanks to easy assembly and a short ingredient list. There are many variations, but here’s a recipe for serving it cold. You can also bake it for 20 minutes at 400 F and serve it hot.

Yields 2 cups

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1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened 

1 cup sour cream

1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

½ cup crumbled cooked bacon

¼ cup finely chopped scallions (green parts only)

  1. Blend the cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning well with a wooden spoon or hand mixer.
  2. Stir in cheese, bacon and scallions.
  3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  4. Serve with ridged potato chips, tortilla or corn chips, crackers or fresh-cut veggies.

This article was originally published in the October 2023 issue of 225 magazine.