Superbowl Sunday Recipes!

1 02 2013

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Make sure you tune into Channel 8 WMTW morning news on the day of the big game to catch me showing you how to make some of my favorite football party foods! Whether you’re having a big bash or a more laid back party for fewer guests, these two recipes are perfect, delicious, quick, easy and sure to impress any guest list. Make sure you celebrate the right way – with lots of delicious food! Here are the recipes for the two snacks I will be making on the news. My Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks and my Jalapeno Crab Dip are sure to get everyone in your crowd cheering!

Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks

 

Ingredients

  • Crisp breadsticks (not the soft kind)
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Chili powder
  • dash Cayenne powder
  • Uncooked Bacon Strips

 

Method

  • Mix brown sugar, chili powder and cayenne powder together and lay out on a baking sheet
  • Wrap the strip of uncooked bacon around the breadstick
  • Roll the breadstick into the brown sugar mixture
  • Bake in 375 degree oven until bacon is cooked

 

Jalapeño Crab Dip

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lump crabmeat picked over for cartilage and shells
  • 1 tsp. chopped garlic
  • ½ cup chopped pickled jalapeños
  • ¼ lb. grated Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 tsp. of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. tobacco
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 oz. grated parmesan cheese plus a handful for the top
  • 1 tbs. Creole or spicy mustard
  • Toasted toast points or baguette slices

 

Method

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl except the crouton toast points and baguettes slices
  • Pour into a shallow baking dish
  • Spread the handful of parmesan cheese over the top
  • Bake in 375 degree oven until bubbly and browned




Big Recipes for the Big Game!

2 01 2013

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I have some thoughts and a couple of recipies for a relaxing- no time in the kitchen during the game- Super Bowl Sunday for 2 or a crowd!

Meatball Parmesan Sliders: either on Finger Rolls or Slider Buns…..easy to assemble and bakes in just 5 minutes until cheese melts!

  • Make meatballs or use store bought and simmer in marinara sauce. Add parmesan cheese to taste.
  • Place on bottom bun, top with parmesan and mozzarella cheese and put top on.
  • Bake until cheese melts in 350 degree oven


Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks

  • Purchase bread sticks and wrap with uncooked bacon.
  • Mix brown sugar with chili powder and cayenne to taste.
  • Bake 375 degree oven until bacon is cooked.


Buffalo Chicken Dip

  • Mix 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot, 1/2 cup blue cheese or mozzarella cheese in a pie plate
  • Bake about 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven until sizzling.
  • Serve with Pita chips or crackers


Some easy ideas to have set up for “help yourself when you are ready”

  • Taco Station
  • Baked Potato Station
  • Chili & Hot Dog station

 

How about a little friendly competition to get the party going as well! Visit this site for some great game ideas.

Hope you enjoy!