Super Bowl Menu

Super Bowl Chili

1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, do not drain
2 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans, not drained
1 lb. ground beef
1 small red pepper (chopped)
1 1/2 cups water
Dash Worcestershire Sauce
2 dashes garlic powder
1/8 t. pepper
1 t ground cumin
1 pkg. instant onion soup mix
1 T chili powder
2 T sugar
1 T dried oregano

Brown ground beef in large saucepan, drain grease. Add water and seasonings. Let simmer approx. 10 minutes. Remove mixture to large pot. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer approx. one half-hour. Make a day ahead and reheat during the second quarter so it will be ready for half time. Top heated chili with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions. Serves: 8-10


Goal-Line Chicken Salad

4 1/2 c diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 c diced apples
3/4 c halved green grapes
6 T sweet pickle relish
6 T mayonnaise
6 T ranch salad dressing
3/4 t onion salt
3/4 t garlic salt
Lettuce leaves

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apples and grapes. In a small bowl, combine the pickle relish, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, onion salt and garlic salt. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl. Serves: 18

Over the Top Nachos

These nachos can be served as a meal, but all the good stuff makes for a great appetizer or snack while watching a game.

Serve with sour cream and salsa.

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (14.5 oz) package tortilla chips
jalapeno pepper slices to taste (optional)
2 (8 oz) packages shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese

In a large frying pan, brown ground beef with onion, salt and pepper over medium heat. Break the meat into very small pieces while it is cooking. After the meat is thoroughly cooked, drain off the grease.

Arrange chips on a microwavable platter. Spread beans over the chips. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese, the ground beef mixture, and remaining cheese. Arrange jalapeno peppers on top. Microwave on medium high until cheese has melted. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings

Superbowl Popcorn

4 qt popped corn
12 oz peanuts
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c melted butter
2 t lemon pepper
2 t cumin
1/4 t cayenne pepper
2 t chili powder
1 t paprika

Combine popcorn, peanuts, and cheese in a large bowl. Set aside. Add spices to melted butter one at a time, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings

Nacho Popcorn

1 t paprika
1/2 t chili powder
1/2 t ground cumin
1/4 c melted butter
10 c freshly popped popcorn
1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese

In a small bowl, stir paprika, chili powder, and cumin into melted butter. Gently toss butter mixture with popcorn, coating evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss until coated. Makes 10 cups.


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