These super recipes will have all the fans cheering your praise. No matter what team you’re rooting for, these gameday munchies will be a touchdown.
Everyone loves tater tots. Add a little cheese and bacon and create the ultimate Cheesy Tot Skewers. These toasty treats will stop the clock at your game day party.
This recipe is easy, not to mention very budget friendly. All you need is a bag of frozen tater tots, Colby Jack shredded cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, chives and skewers. First, cook the tater tots according to package directions. Once cooled just enough to where you won’t burn your fingers, put them in groups of six. Grab a cookie sheet and thread each group of six onto the skewers. Place skewers on the cookie sheet. Then, sprinkle the bacon and cheese on top of the skewers — the amount is up to the chef. Place the cookie sheet back in the oven and cook just until the cheese is melted— so watch closely! Put the sour cream in a small bowl with chives sprinkled on top and serve with the skewers for dipping. Once the cheese is melted, the skewers are ready to be served.
(Illustration by: Jake Thrasher)
When emotions begin to run high, break out these addictive Pizza Crescent Rolls. The tension between fans will surely melt away with the cheesy deliciousness of this tasty snack.
If there is little time and little cash to be spent, this recipe is perfect for you. One (8 ounce) package of refrigerated crescent rolls, four cheese sticks, one package of sliced pepperoni, shredded parmesan cheese, two tablespoons of melted butter, marinara sauce and ranch dressing is all you will need. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On a cookie sheet, roll out the crescent roll dough and place about six slices of pepperoni on each crescent roll. Make sure you put the pepperoni on the bottom of the triangle of the crescent roll. Next, cut the cheese sticks in half and place one half on the end of each crescent roll. Roll each crescent roll and then bake in the oven for about 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. Once the crescent rolls are out of the oven, brush the melted butter on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place the marinara sauce and ranch dressing in separate bowls for dipping and serve.
Get excited, Super Bowl fans, because this next recipe is popped and personalized to each team. If your guests are a mix, no worries — you can create a batch of Panther Popcorn and Bronco Bunches. This popcorn snack is so sweet, your fans will forget their bias and eat it all, no matter what color.
With a little effort, you will be able to add to the football frenzy with this gooey, buttery, chocolaty tidbit. For this recipe you will need 10 cups of popped popcorn, three tablespoons of butter, three cups of mini marshmallows, vanilla, M&M minis (blue, black and orange), Pretzel M&Ms (blue, black and orange) and milk chocolate chips. First, pop 10 cups of popcorn. Once popped, put all the popcorn in a big bowl and add a little salt. Make sure all of the un-popped kernels are removed — you wouldn’t want to commit a foul at your own party. To make the marshmallow coating, melt three tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the three cups of mini marshmallows to the saucepan when the butter is melted. Once all the marshmallows are melted, turn off the heat and add one teaspoon of vanilla. Take the saucepan and slowly pour the mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula to gently fold the marshmallow mix into the popcorn until all the popcorn is covered. Place a piece of foil on a cookie sheet and put the popcorn mix on top. Pour the remainder of the marshmallow mix on top of the popcorn. This is when you decide what team to root for. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and M&Ms of your team, or both if you decide, on top. Wait for the mixture to cool. Then, break it apart and serve.
These delicious recipes will make you the Super Bowl 2016 M.V.P. With recipes this budget-friendly, you can join in on the fun and cheer your team to victory. At the end of the game, when the final score is in, no one will be sad. Instead, they will be rejoicing in the mouthwatering smorgasbord before them.
