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FOOD FOR THE FOOTBALL FANATICS Stock the Man Cave with Snacks for Kick-off By: MEGAN HAVIG | PHOTOS: MEGAN HAVIG W hether you’re hosting a football party with the guys or you want to watch ESPN’s Monday Night football in total silence, you still need to treat the games with respect. Basically, you need to have the proper grub. Types of game-day dishes run as vast as the football teams themselves. And no matter what type of food consumer you are (master chef or takeout titan), there is something juicy, spicy or a downright touchdown to the taste buds out there, specifically for you. Master Chef Makes the Grub If you find yourself always bringing the sustenance for tailgating, hanging out over the grill for the playoffs party or perfecting the family chili recipe for Super Bowl Sunday, then consider making these savory snacks for your game day. Bacon Wrapped Smokies (courtesy of www.allrecipes.com) Gear up for the first half of the game with these “pop-in-the mouth” treats. <strong>The</strong> best part about Bacon Wrapped Smokies is that they are easy to make, yielding the perfect salty and sweet taste. Expect 20 minutes of prep time, 40 minutes of cook time and finished off by half-time! INGREDIENTS • 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds • 1 (14 ounce) package beef cocktail wieners • 3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste 2 Bacon Wrapped Smokies INSTRUCTIONS 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 Refrigerate bacon until chilled. Wrap individual smokies with one strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Spread across a baking sheet. 3 Sprinkle brown sugar on each smokie. 4 Cook in the oven for 40 minutes or until brown sugar is bubbling.
FRANKS® REDHOT® Buffalo Chicken Dip FRANK’S® REDHOT® Buffalo Chicken Dip (courtesy of www.franksredhot.com) Kick spice into the game with a dish that has bite. Served spicy hot, this dip pairs well with bread, crackers or celery. A neutral dipping side will allow the cheesy goodness to score with a kick on the palate. INGREDIENTS • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing • 1/2 cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK’S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese • 2 thawed chicken breasts INSTRUCTIONS 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 Cook and shred chicken. Set aside. 3 Set cream cheese into small crockpot and heat until soft and smooth. 4 Stir in salad dressing, FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce, cheese and cooked, shredded chicken. 5 Cook in crockpot until the dip is hot all the way through. 6 Set crockpot on low to serve. Skaff Family Chili Skaff Family Chili (courtesy of Laneil Skaff) <strong>The</strong> leaves are turning, the air is brisk and with all the football that fall has to offer, it’s only right to finish off the game with a steaming bowl of homemade chili. INGREDIENTS • 3 cloves garlic - minced • 1 large onion - diced • 2 lbs. ground beef • 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce • 1 8 oz. can tomato paste • 2 bay leaves • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon Cumin • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 15 oz. can chili beans • 1 15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed INSTRUCTIONS 1 Brown beef in pot. 2 Add minced garlic and diced onion. 3 Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and diced tomatoes. 4 Add chili beans and rinsed kidney beans. 5 Add chili powder, cumin and bay leaves. 6 Add salt and pepper as well as the other powdered spices to taste. 7 Let simmer on low for at least 2 hours. 8 Remove bay leaves and serve. With good food and drinks, your party can soar to the end zone. Make sure to keep all your goods in slow cookers on low throughout the game. This will keep their heat and taste until the final score. 3
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