Football is a big thing in my house, where we actually had a room remodeled and arranged to accommodate my other half and the fellas on game day! I although I am not a die hard football fan (just learning the game actually!), I do my part by having some eats ready for them - primarily so that they will STAY in the room while I enjoy playing canasta online---IN PEACE!
So here ya go with some of my classics that I use to "calm my savage beasts"!
To "kick things off" I would like to suggest cheese balls, they can be really attractive and easy to make, not to mention cheese and crackers with a cold beer are enjoyable for many!
You will need:
1 block of cream cheese
6 green onions (chop entire stem - 6 inches)
8 slices dried beef (chopped finely - optional)
*substitute chopped pecans, cashews or walnuts.
Combine cream cheese with the chopped onion and 2 teaspoons of the chopped beef;
Form into a ball once combined; roll ball in chopped nuts;
HINT: I will often take an orange and slice it into thin rings and cut then the rings in half. I will use the half circle pieces to frame the plate and place the cheeseball in the center. you can also toss a few olives on the orange slices... All Done! Serve with your favorite crackers and ENJOY!
Don't think I don't take short cuts, when you need something REALLY QUICK, like 20 mins or less - here ya go;
Zesty Sweets (Meatballs)
30 to 32 frozen meatballs (regular or Italian - your choice!)
1 cup of chunky salsa
12 ounce jar apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
Combine the salsa, cinnamon and apricot preserves in a large saucepan and stir over medium heat until melted. Add the meatballs to the mixture and heat for additional 10 to 15 mins, stirring constantly. You can actually serve these from the slow cooker, just turn down to low once meatballs are hot and ready to serve.
Now if you would prefer to make your own meatball and we are still needing it to be done QUICKLY... then you will need:
3 cups of Bisquick
1 lb of hamburger
***(sausage and/or ground turkey can be used as well)
1/2 cup of milk
8 oz cheese whiz
Combine ingredients; shape into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. That's It - All Done!
Last but certainly not least, you have gotta try what I call PEPPI BITES! Here is what you will need:
1 (3.5 ounce pkg) sliced pepperoni
1 (4 ounce pkg) shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup of mayo
2 Tablespoons of pesto
1 (10 ounce cans) Refrigerated Flaky Biscuits
1 tomato, chopped
First you will want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees;
Combine you pepperoni, cheese, tomato, mayo and pesto;
Cut each of you flaky biscuits in half and place into a greased miniature muffin pan;
Spoon in 1 tablespoon of mixture into cup and bake for 20 to 25 mins.
No muss, No fuss... Mission Completed!
