Football season means it's time to break out all the tailgating supplies and prepping for watch parties. Everyone knows the secret to a good party is food, so we've rounded up our go-to recipes to help with your game day planning
Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup of mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated Romano
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
- ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed & drained
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.
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Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix (Vegan Friendly)
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking spray
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- ¼ cup pure honey
- 1 ½ tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sesame sticks
- 1 cup mixed roasted nuts, such as peanuts, pistachios, cashews, and walnuts
- 1 cup crunchy chickpeas
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. Cook butter, honey, Sriracha, Worcestershire, Aleppo pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring just until warm and butter is melted. Stir in sesame sticks, nuts, and chickpeas. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, stirring halfway through, until fragrant, 14 to 16 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together lemon zest, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add to nut mixture on baking sheet and toss to coat; cool completely.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat cream cheese, roughly cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, feel free to leave it out.)
- 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup hot sauce** (Frank’s is recommended) (If you do not like much spice/heat, start with 1/2 cup hot sauce. Then once the mixture has cooked, give it a taste, and you can always add more.)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning (or to taste)
optional toppings: extra crumbled blue cheese, thinly sliced green onions, chopped celery, and/or a drizzle of hot sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- Spray the inside of the bowl of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of the slow cooker and stir until combined.
- Cook on high for 1.5 – 2 hours, or until the cheeses are all melted. (Alternately, you can also cook this on low for 3-4 hours, or until the cheeses are all melted.)
- Give the dip a good final stir, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra blue cheese and green onions if desired.
- Serve with Tostitos scoops and/or carrot and celery sticks.
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Meatball Sliders
INGREDIENTS
- 12 Slider buns
- 12 Meatballs, cooked
- 2 cups Pizza or Pasta Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut your slider buns in half lengthwise to separate the bottoms from the tops. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a casserole dish.
- Spoon a little sauce on each bun then place a meatball on each one, and add just a little more sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover the meatballs in mozzarella cheese.
- Place the top buns over the meatballs and brush them with a little oil.
- Combine the Parmesan cheese and the Italian seasoning then sprinkle it over the buns.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
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Avocado Feta Dip
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large avocados (chopped into small chunks)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped into small chunks)
- 4 ounces plain crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley (chopped fine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon (or more) of garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh red onion
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bag tortilla chips for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Except for the avocados, combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
- Chop the avocados and gently stir them in just before serving.
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Loaded Baked Potato Bites
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large russet potato (or 2 small ones), sliced ½-inch thick
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Sour cream
- ¼ cup cooked bacon, chopped into bits (about 3 pieces)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
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Toss the potato slices in the melted butter until evenly coated. Season well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. to taste.
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Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the sheet pan. Bake potato slices for 15 minutes then flip them over and bake for another 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
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Top the potato rounds with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Add a dollop of sour cream, bacon bits, and fresh chives to the top of each potato round.
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