Superbowl food made easy!

It has begun. It's still a day away, and I find myself, as I write this, snacking on things I would not normally eat. You now those white, yogurt covered pretzels that taste like awesome? I just ate about twenty. Nine. Anyway, back to the Superbowl. Maybe you are having a little party.... or maybe you are going to a little party? Maybe you are just watching it with your family in the comfort of your own TV room....either way, you need snacks, people. I know I will draw gasps when I say this, but I have never really cared about football. I look forward to the snacking, and the napping. My day goes something like this....wake up late. Eat breakfast. Small nap on couch. Snacking begins. Another nap....cheering...someone scores...I stuff chips and dip into my mouth. Go back to sleep. Dream about snacks, and napping. Laugh at funny commercials in my half awake state...then dinner....then dessert. Then a small snack. Back to bed. Thought I would share a few recipes of some tried and true Superbowl food to get you in the spirit!



Feta Dip

Found this recipe off of memoriesatcloverlane.com, a cute food blog a while back, and have made it s few times. Slice up a fresh baguette for dipping...you will LOVE it!

Here’s what you need:
olive oil
1 block (1#) of feta cheese (I don’t like the pre-crumbled kind because I think it is dry)
tomatoes (any kind)…I use about 3 Roma’s
1 bunch of green onions
1 baguette
Greek Seasoning (see pic below)
1 large platter

Cover the bottom of a platter in olive oil. Dice the tomatoes and green onion. Throw on top. Crumble the feta cheese over the top. Sprinkle Greek seasoning over top. (use about 3 tsp.) (If you can't find the seasoning, you can sub with oregano and a little pepper and some salt to taste.)
Gently mix together, and start dipping!



Reuben Dip

This dip is made in a crockpot, and also served with a sliced baguette. It is warm, gooey, easy to make, and can be served all day from the crock pot. It almost tastes like hot, crab artichoke dip, without the cost. A woman brought it to a neighbors party, and at least a handful of people were sitting around the kitchen writing down the recipe. It's that good.

you will need:

1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded cooked corned beef
1/4 cup thousand island dressing

In a slow cooker, combine the sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, corned beef and thousand island dressing. Cover, and cook on high for 45 minutes if you're in a hurry, low for longer if you're not, or just until hot and cheese is melted. Stir occasionally while cooking. Serve with crackers or sliced baguettes.



7 Layer Taco Dip

My mom has been making this since I was little. I don't know what it is about hers, that makes it so good, but I could (and do) eat it all day.

Layer the following in a casserole dish starting with:

1 can Frito Lay Jalapeno Bean dip (find in the chip aisle)
Next, spread over 3 mashed avocados seasoned with lemon juice, salt and pepper
mix1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayo, and 3/4 packet of taco seasoning and spread over dip
sprinkle on 2 diced tomatoes
sprinkle on 1 can sliced olives
sprinkle on 1 bunch of chopped green onions
top with shredded cheddar and heat in oven until melty.

The best tortilla chips I have tasted, are the Juanita's brand, in a red and green bag.

For something sweet, my cousin makes an awesome popcorn/chex mix that the kids chow down on:




Caramel Popcorn Chex Mix

8 cups popcorn
4 cups rice chex cereal
2 cups pretzels
1 or 2 cups pecans

Mix in a bowl, then put on baking sheet.

in a sauce pan: bring to a boil, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, and 1/2 cup butter. turn down to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes (do not stir.) Take off of heat, and stir in 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 tsp baking soda. Pour mixture over popcorn mix. Bake at 295 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir halfway through. Enjoy!

Hope you all have the best Superbowl ever! (as I go to eat just one more pretzel...but alas...there are two stuck together like Siamese pretzels. Of course they are meant to be together, I guess I have to eat them both...) Enjoy your snacking, napping, funny commercials, and of course....football!