Super Bowl Snacks

January 10, 2012

It’s no secret that Super Bowl Sunday is just as much about the food as it is about the football!  If you are serious about your snacks, here are some winning recipes to try during this year’s big game!

Jalapeno Popper Dip

*Recipe courtesy of tablespoon.com

Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos  or 4 fresh seeded jalapenos diced finely (add more if you like it hotter)
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:
1.) Mix the first 6 ingredients together and spread the dip into a greased pie pan or a 2 quart baking dish.
2.) In a bowl, mix Panko breadcrumbs, remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until incorporated.
3.) Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the dip and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until top is browned and the dip is bubbly.
4.) Serve with chips, crackers, or baguette slices.

White Chocolate Snack Mix

*Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com

Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package mini twist pretzels
5 cups toasted oat cereal
5 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups salted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
2 (11 ounce) packages white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:
1.) Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment.  Set aside.
2.) In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, toasted oat cereal, crispy corn cereal squares, salted peanuts, and candy-coated chocolate pieces.  Set aside.
3.) In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high for 2 minutes, stirring once.  Microwave on high for 10 seconds; stir until smooth.  Pour over cereal mixture and mix well.
4.) Spread onto prepared baking sheets.  Cool; break apart.  Store in an airtight container.

Munch away!