Name: Blue Devil Cheese and Bacon Dip
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped cream cheese; 3/4 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; Dash of hot pepper sauce; 6 slices peppered bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled; Apple wedges, cut up raw vegetables, and/or Wheat Thins

The recipe and introductory text below are reprinted with permission from Gameday Gourmet by Pableaux Johnson.

Easy to make and even easier to devour, this dip is a crowd-pleaser that's hugely popular at Duke tailgates and welcome anywhere that big flavors reign. Thick-sliced, peppered bacon gives the dip a distinctly porky flavor.

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