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5 Easy SuperBowl Recipes
Sure you came from the game but what’s a Super Bowl without super food? Unless you plan on spending all your time in the kitchen here are some great recipes you can prepare in minutes and set out to be grabbed during commercials or while there’s a lull in the game. All of these dishes can be prepared ahead of time or cooked in less than 10 minutes. The key to making your Super Bowl dishes a success is having everything ready ahead of time. While your favorite team is getting ready for the game, consider this your game plan for a successful Super Bowl party.
Dirty Shrimp
If you want to have something a little different but still quick to put together try Dirty Shrimp in Butter and Beer Sauce. Feeling lazy? Buy the shrimp already shelled and deveined and minced garlic in a jar. Both work just fine. If you want the shrimp with a little less fire, leave out the crushed red pepper. If the shrimp are already thawed and shelled you’ll have this dish made in five minutes!
Ingredients
* 2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
* 4 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
* 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
* 1/2 cup beer
Directions
* Sauté garlic and herbs in butter until garlic is slightly browned.
* Add shrimp, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and done.
* Pour in beer, simmer 1 minute more, and serve!
Hot Wings
You can’t have a Super Bowl party without hot wings! You can deep fry these if you like but tonight is about the game not standing over a hot stove top. Try cooking your wings in the oven ahead of time and then shaking them up with a couple of our suggested concoctions when you’re ready to serve. They’re just as good as the fried once and minus all the butter and added calories.
Cooking Instructions
* Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees
* Space wings on cooking sheet so they are touching
* Bake for 40 minutes, turning one half-way through.
* Shake the wings up while they are still hot
Shaking Instructions: For variety have three different containers to shake wings in.
First Container: Buffalo Original
Shake the wings up with you own buffalo sauce or use one that is prepared. Franks sauce is the best because it is the original from Buffalo. The amount of heat you give your wings is determined by the proportion of sauce to wings and how long you shake them.
Second Container: Thai Sesame
* Thai sauce (either Thai Kitchen or KIKKOMAN)
* Sesame seeds
Third Container: Garlic Parmesan
Prepare a mixture of Garlic Salt and Dry ground parmesan and shake in container. This one is far all the babies in the crowd that can’t stand the heat. What are they going to do when their team gets behind?
Caution
Don’t leave the wings in the shaking containers because the steam will cause the meat to pull away from the bone. You can shake several batches in the same container by adding more sauce and wings. Don’t fill the container over half-full each time.
Crock Pot Chicken Barbeque Sandwiches
Here’s an easy recipe than can be prepared the day before the big game and set out for guests to put together as they like. Be sure and prepare extra for the party crashers that always show up. To make a larger amount just adjust the amount of ingredients. If you want to brag make your own sauce or use your favorite off the counter.
Ingredients
* 2 -2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
* 2 (18 ounce) jars of your favorite barbecue sauce
* 2 medium sweet onion, sliced
* 12 hamburger buns
Directions
* Remove all visible fat from the chicken and toss it in the crock pot.
* Place the onion slices on top of the chicken.
* Pour the barbecue sauce over top.
* Cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
* Shred the chicken with a fork and knife
Seven Layer Dip
You can’t have a Super Bowl party without chips and dip and what better than a super dip? For variety have several kinds of chips including the blue and yellow one. Have Jalapeños and Chili powder on the side for the real men in the bunch.
Ingredients
* 1 16 oz. can of refried beans
* 1 package taco seasoning mix
* 1 package cream cheese
* 1 can of green chiles
* 1 cup medium to hot salsa
* 2 cups shredded lettuce
* 2 cups shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
* 1 can black olives
* 1 medium tomato diced
* Tortilla chips
Directions
* Pepare the ingredients. Chop the green chiles, cream cheese softened at room temperature, drain the black olives, dice the tomatoes and shred the lettuce.
* Mix the refried beans and taco seasoning mix. It is better to do this by hand than with a mixer. Put the beans in a bowl first and mix them up a bit before adding the seasoning. Spread the mixture onto a baking dish or platter.
* Stir the cream cheese and chiles together using a wooden spoon.
* Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bean mixture on the platter. Place several dollops of the cream cheese mixture at intervals over the beans and use a spreader to make a uniform layer.
* Add salsa, lettuce, cheese, olives and tomatoes in layers to the top of your dip. Refrigerate the dip until it’s time to serve. Place a layer of chips around the edge of the dip before serving to make it easier for guests to dig in.
Tasty Sausage Balls
This is a great finger food that probably will be gone before anyone thinks about a main course. You control the heat by the type of sausage used. If you want to be really thoughtful hosts make two kinds of sausage balls from mild and hot sausage.
Ingredients:
* 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
* 8 ounces finely shredded Cheddar cheese
* 3 cups biscuit baking mix
* 1/2 cup finely minced green onion
* 1/4 cup finely minced red bell pepper
Directions
Combine all ingredients and mix well. This can be done by hand, with a heavy duty mixer, or in a large food processor. Shape into small balls and place on a baking sheet (with sides). Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, until browned on bottoms.
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