Game Day Eats

13 days till Christmas!! Many of us have already started turning our tailgate parties into holiday themed parties. And if you haven't, nows the time to start. Come Sunday, whether you are having people over for the game or traveling to a friends, these recipes are perfect for this time of year.                  Santa Hat Brownies       Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Dip Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Snowman Veggie Tray                   

Plenty of restaurants are jumping the "Bloody Mary Bar" band wagon. And the reason is simple, everyone loves it. Now that people are getting use to this trend it is your job to one up the last Bloody Mary Bar you've been too. How to make your Bloody Mary Bar the best your guests have every come across? A homemade batch of Bloody Mary mix and an insane, funky, assortment of toppings. Homemade Bloody Mary Mix 3 cups (24 ounces) tomato juice 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 medium lemon) 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons peeled and finely grated fresh horseradish 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1 teaspoon celery salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper *OR      You can buy remade Bloody Mary Mix Other Ingredients       Vodka (Your choice)       Ice       Toothpic...

Are you tired of the same old cookies for dessert? Make something new and surpass your friends at the next tailgate part! Brigadeiro is very simple to make, all you need is: 1 Tea Spoon of Butter 3 Table Spoons of Powdered Chocolate 1 Can of Condesced Milk 1 Egg Yoke Chocolate Sprinkles Mix them together and it should look like this! Instructions: Now for the fun part, let it cool on the pot for 1 hour, then spread butter on your hands. You will pick up a small amount of chocolate from the pot (approximately the size of a ping pong ball). Then you will roll the chocolate up into the shape of a ball. All you have left is to cover the bonbon with chocolate sprinkles and you are good to go.  Cook to impress and have fun tailgating! 

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients 3   large russet potatoes 2   tbsp   olive oil 1   cup   shredded cheddar cheese 1/2   cup   bacon bits   or cooked & roughly chopped bacon 1/4   cup   chives salt/pepper to taste Instructions Wash potatoes & cut each into 4 wedges Cut out most of the inner part of the potato Place potatoes in a shallow microwave safe dish & microwave uncovered 10 minutes (or until tender) Remove & brush both sides of each wedge with olive oil & place on a baking sheet Sprinkle with salt & pepper & top with cheese, bacon & chives Broil in oven approx 5 minutes or until cheese is melted 20 Minute Potato Wedges

How Boring Does This Look??? The answer is: Super Boring! How many times have you gone out to support your football team at a tailgate party and encountered this awful looking hot dog? You no longer need to... This is all you need: 1. Hot Dog Buns 2. Hot Dog 3. Mashed Potatoes 4. Ketchup 5. Mustard 6. Potato Sticks 7. BACON! This is what your next tailgating Hot Dogs will look like...  

The Naco Bar is easy, fun, and super popular with everyone. It is a great idea for any party.  INGREDIENTS Nacho cheese ingredients- 2 pound box original velveeta cheese 1 cup mild La Victoria taco sauce 1 cup sour cream milk for thinning (OR buy a giant can of Nacho Cheese) Other ingredients- 2 large bags of tortilla chips 2 pounds ground beef, cooked and seasoned 1 jar salsa 3-4 tomatoes chopped 1 jar jalapeno slices 2 bunches of green onions, sliced 16 ounces sour cream 2-3 small cans of sliced black olives INSTRUCTIONS Cube the velveeta, put in slow cooker with 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of taco sauce. Cook on high for 1½ to 2 hours, stir often. Add milk to thin. You don't want the cheese to be gloppy. I kept the cheese on high during the party, so the cheese would stay thinned out, stir often, and keep adding milk if the cheese thickens. Guacamole directions: Take 4 to 5 avocados, and mash with a fork and add ¼ ...

So I ask, what are two things most New Englanders love? If you said "beer" & "cheese", well then you're right. I am here to tell you how to mix those two amazing favorites into a delicious game day dip. And the best part is you only need 4 Ingredients ! Beer (use your favorite beer) Shredded Cheese Cream Cheese Rotel Diced Tomatoes Don't say you don't have time to bring anything to that tailgate party your friend is throwing. This dip takes a total of 15 minutes to make. And come on now, is worth every minute.  When your ready to dive head first into this cheesy pool of greatness follow the directions linked below. Cookie Rookie Recipes

On the Go Cups This recipe is perfect for standing around at a tailgate. You don't have to keep walking back to that table that is holding the pan of a delicious layered taco dip, you can just hold it in your hand! Tip: Buy plastic cups with a lid - makes traveling with them in the car a lot easier. You can find the recipe and instructions at the link above.

Holiday Twist for Game Day This new holiday game day favorite will make your house the MVP! Cook this recipe for family or friends and watch them forfeit to your cooking. The sliders have a sweet and savory taste that mend fantastic.

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers This party favorite will disappear as soon as you serve them. Bring the best dish to the party with these cheesy bacon jalapeno poppers.  This reinvented recipe gives jalapeno poppers a twist and makes them extremely addicting.  Makes 36 poppers 18 fresh medium-sized jalapenos 1 – 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 2 green onions, sliced thin 18 slices bacon, cut into halves 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder gloves toothpicks Step 1:  Preheat oven to 325. Wash peppers and remove ends. Step 2:  Wearing gloves, cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and white part in the middle. Step 3:  In medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onion, garlic powder and onion powder. Step 4:  Fill peppers with cheese mixture. Step 5:  Wrap bacon around jalapeno (not too tight) and secure with toothpick if desired. Step 6:  Cook jalapeno popper...

Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites Prep Time 15   mins Cook Time 15   mins Total Time 30   mins Course:   Appetizer Servings : 12 Author :  The Gunny Sack Ingredients 12   slices   precooked bacon 2 1/2   cups   of prepared macaroni and cheese 1/4   cup   Italian Panko breadcrumbs Instructions Line a greased muffin pan with slices of precooked bacon. Divide the macaroni and cheese between the cups in the muffin pan. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Allow the bacon mac and cheese cups to set and cool a bit in the pan before removing them. https://www.thegunnysack.com/bacon-mac-and-cheese-bites/ 

Sliders are a popular food you'll find at both outdoor and indoor football parties. What I love about sliders are the many different ways you can make them. I can honestly say I've never had a bad slider. There are sliders with ground beef, chicken, steak, cold cuts, veggies. You name it, it can go on a slider. What You Need: Slider buns (plain, sesame seed, wheat) Meat (ground beef, chicken, pulled pork, steak, cold cuts) Toppings (peppers, onions, pickles, cheese, sauces) My Favorite Pinterest Recipes:                    Pulled Pork Slider          Bacon Cheeseburger Slider         Buffalo Chicken Slider And more on our "Sliding into the End Zone" Board on Pinterest!  https://www.pinterest.com/laurencampo002/sliding-into-the-end-zone/

There's nothing that reminds me more of fall than tailgates & warm apple cider. To have the best tailgate experience, you must combine these two making the ultimate tailgate known to man. APPLE PIE JELLO SHOTS. These smooth,sweet shots will add the perfect spice to any tailgate. There is no better way to fight the cold, than by warming up with these yummy shots! Ingredients 1   cup  water 2   cups  apple cider 2   envelopes  unflavored gelatin 1   cup  cinnamon whisky  (Fireball) 1 / 2   cup  apples  (Crown Royal) https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Apple-Pie-Jello-Shots-1861170

Ingredients:  6 hard boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch of pepper green onions How to Prepare: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let stand for about 15 minutes.  Pour off the hot water and rapidly cool eggs by running them under cold water (or place in ice water) until completely cooled.  Peel the eggs and cut them in half, and place the yolks in a bowl. Reserve the whites on a serving tray. Mix the mayonnaise, dried mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper into the yolks. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each egg white half. Add thinly sliced green onion to resemble the stitching on a football. Refrigerate until serving. Football Deviled Eggs

It's finally the day all football fans have been waiting for. The Super Bowl!!! While you may not be one for watching the game, planning the party is your cup of tea. Everything is set from the finger food entrees to cupcake desserts but you forget one thing that every super bowl party requires... the dip! This recipe is not only super yummy but very quick and easy to make. So don't sweat if you forgot the dip, because this recipe will have all your guests drooling in no time! INGREDIENTS 1 lb pepperjack cheese 8 oz full-fat cream cheese ½ cup full-fat sour cream 1 10oz can original Rotel tomatoes & green chilies, drained ¾ cup whole milk (if needed) *optional* 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp chili powder http://www.thebakingfairy.net/2016/02/5-ingredient-white-queso/

One of the easiest and tastiest treats you can pack for your tailgate party! All you need is 3 ingredients!      - Pretzel Snaps      - Rollo Chocolate      - M&M Chocolate Instructions Place pretzel snaps on a lined or nonstick baking sheet. Put one Rollo on each pretzel snap. Place baking sheet in a 300 degree oven for 2-3 minutes. You want the rollo to be melted enough so that you can press an M&M into it.  Once you remove your pretzel bites from the oven, you want to gently push one M&M to each Rollo.  Place pretzel bites in the fridge until your ready to serve!

Football Puppy Chow Ingredients: GREEN PUPPY CHOW 4 cups chex cereal 1 cup green candy melts  1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar BROWN PUPPY CHOW 4 cups chex cereal 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar ADD INS Football almonds - whole almonds and small batch of royal icing: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp meringue powder 1/2 tbsp water White m&ms Directions: TO MAKE THE ROYAL ICING Combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water in a mixing bowl and mix until the icing has a matte appearance, about 2 minutes. You may need to add a little more water to get the right consistency. You don’t want the icing to be runny, but have a thicker consistency, but you don’t want it to be too thick where you can’t get it out of the squeeze bottle. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or ziploc bag with one corner cut off. On each a...