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    Blue Ribbon Winner at the World Cheese Dip Festival

    By | Shine Food – Sat, Oct 15, 2011 1:23 AM EDT


    In this episode, Blue Ribbon Hunter travels to Little Rock, Arkansas for the world's largest Cheese Dip festival. It's clear the locals take this "game time" perennial very seriously, and competition was fierce as contestants stretched the limits on ingredients, spices, and cheese type. And while some entries tickled the taste buds, others did not. For a full proof and delicious Cheese Dip that anyone can make this weekend, try Allison's "Beginner's Luck Cheese Dip."



    Beginner's Luck Cheese Dip
    Makes about 2 1/2 cups cheese dip

    1 pound Velveeta
    1 can original Rotel, partially drained
    1/3 cup cooked, roughly chopped bacon
    1/3 cup sliced green onions (green parts only)
    1 shot (two tablespoons) Octoberfest beer or pale ale, or to desired texture

    Directions:
    Cut Velveeta into one-inch chunks; combine cheese, tomatoes, and bacon in pot on top of stove over medium-low heat or in a crock pot and cook on high until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. This should take 2-3 minutes in a saucepan, 10-12 minutes in a crock pot. Just before serving, stir green onions and beer into the mixture. Serve with your favorite corn chips or crackers.

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