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Penn State Tailgate Recipes: A versatile layered taco dip with guacamole

Lucy Gnazzo of Camp Hill is a tailgate pro.

The Penn State grad and football fan tailgates several times a season with her husband, Paul Gnazzo, and their friends.

One of their favorite go-to recipes is a Game Day Layered Taco Dip made with refried beans, guacamole and a cream cheese dip. Watch her make the dip on the Penn State Football on PennLive Facebook page.

Make it ahead of time, pack it up in a cooler and you're ready for a day of tailgating.

Here's the recipe:

Game Day Layered Taco Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 packet ranch dip, fiesta ranch dip or taco seasoning
  • 16 ounces light sour cream
  • 4 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 lime (squeeze for juice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bag of shredded cheese such as Colby jack, cheddar or Mexican mix
  • Nacho chips, veggies, Triscuit wedges or favorite snack/chips

Instructions:

Smash avocados in a bowl and mix with garlic salt, lime juice and pepper and set aside.