Super Bowl Count Down

The countdown to Super Bowl Sunday has begun. Here at Style Elevator, we love a Super Bowl party as much as we love the football. Whether you’re a Chiefs fan or are pulling for the 49’ers, we have you covered for your Super Bowl snacks. We think a Super Bowl party is one of the easiest parties to throw. There’s nothing formal about it; it’s just fun and easy!

Think about it: all you need is a good TV, some adult beverages and some hearty, delicious food and you’re good to go. Plus, expectations are a bit lower; no having to clean the house from top to bottom. When it comes down to it, your guests just want good food, good drinks and hopefully a good game.

Whether you’re inviting a few friends over or plan on hosting a crew the size of a small football team, preparing food that everyone (including the kids) will love is key. It’s easy to elevate typical Super Bowl fare. You know the ones: carryout pizza, chicken wings and store-bought chip/dip. While there’s nothing wrong with any of these, why not try out these simple recipes for something a little different this Super Bowl. Prepare for no-leftovers!

Several of Our Favorite Dips:

CORN & GREEN CHILI CON QUESO DIP

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup sweet corn
1 small can diced green chilis drained
8 oz. whipped cream cheese
5 oz. crumbled queso fresco
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350° and spray an oven-safe quart dish with non-stick spray.

2. Combine all of your ingredients and place in dish.

3. Bake for 45 min. and serve immediately with crackers or chips. This is your perfect warm-up for the big game.

(Or you can heat this in a quart Crock Pot for 1.5-2 hours on high and serve on the warming setting.)

HOT ONION & CHEESE DIP

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise (ok to use lower-fat, NOT no fat)
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (or Gruyere or Jarlsberg if you are feeling fancy)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
2 cups thinly sliced Vidalia sweet onion (if you are feeling gourmet, caramelize them first)
Dash of hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot, Cholula or your favorite brand)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°.

2. In a medium size bowl, stir together the mayo, cheeses and onion. Add a dash or two of hot sauce.

3. Pour into an ovenproof casserole dish.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the dip is bubbly.

(Allow to cool 5-10 minutes before serving. It will be hot!)

It’s perfect for tortilla chips, pita chips or any type of cracker or bread!

Will Leave You Wanting More:

CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

Image by Don’t Sweat The Recipe via https://www.dontsweattherecipe.com/oven-baked-sliders/.

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs. ground beef
1/3 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise
1 package Lipton Onion Soup (any brand will do)
1 package of 12 Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. In a large bowl combine hamburger meat, onion mix, and mayo.

3. Press mixture evenly in the bottom of an un-greased 9×13 inch baking dish.

4. Bake, uncovered for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in center. (It’s normal for the meat to shrink)

5. Slice rolls horizontally and have open faced keeping 12 tops together and 12 bottoms together.

6. Remove meat from oven and place cheese slices over the top, then place back in oven for 1 minute.

7. Remove pan – take spatulas and lift meat to drain.

8. Place full pan of hamburger on the bottom half of rolls. Then add condiments.

9. Place tops on and then cut into 12 individual patties.

10.Wrap individually in foil and rolls will steam -so yummy!

SLOW COOK WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI

INGREDIENTS:

1 large yellow onion, diced
2 Poblano peppers, diced (seeds removed if desired)
2 4oz. cans diced green chilis (mild or medium)
3 tsp. minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
2 lbs. boneless skinless check breasts
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups salsa verde
1 tsp. coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 bay leaf
2 14oz. cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 tbs. lime juice (about 2 limes)

(For serving: top with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced avocados)

DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients except beans in the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. 30 minutes before it’s ready, add in beans, cover and cook for 30 more minutes. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred with a fork on a plate and transfer shredded chicken back to the slow cooker. Mix together and serve.

Super Bowl Necessities:

A TV with a great picture. Believe it or not it really is quite easy to find a great TV at a reasonable price! And with Amazon Prime, it will arrive in 2 days! Here are several 50″ options.