Kickoff to a Flavorful Season
The Starting Lineup: Appetizers
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with chips or veggies.
Cook Time: 30 mins
Mini Corn Dogs
Ingredients:
- 1 package hot dogs, cut into thirds
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Preheat your deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add milk and egg, and stir until smooth.
- Skewer each hot dog piece and dip it into the batter.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with mustard or ketchup.
Cook Time: 25 mins
The Main Event: Entrees
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
- Add sliced onion, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred the pork and mix with BBQ sauce.
- Serve on buns with coleslaw.
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Game Day Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream.
Cook Time: 1 hr
On the Sidelines: Sides
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the fries in olive oil, garlic, and salt.
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Cook Time: 35 mins
Coleslaw
Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Cook Time: 10 mins (plus chilling)
The Sweet Victory: Desserts
Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Add flour and cocoa powder, and stir until combined.
- Pour into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Cook Time: 30 mins
Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the sliced apples in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, oats, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Cook Time: 45 mins
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