Game day is always an exciting time! With all the hype, you don’t want to miss out because you’re too busy preparing food for your guests. These easy appetizers are simple to prepare and will leave you with plenty of time to watch the game and visit with your friends!
Hot Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
1 Can Whole Artichoke heart in water – drained and chopped
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Parmesan cheese – shredded
5 minced garlic cloves
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix all the prepared ingredients in a small casserole. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove and cool for 10 minutes. Serve with sliced bread or crackers. For an extra kick, add ½ cup diced green chilies when mixing the ingredients. It’s so simple to make, and such a great crowd pleaser that you’ll want to make a double batch.
Vegetable and Hummus Tray
Ingredients:
Bag of Cut Broccoli, Cabbage and Snap Peas Medley
A bag of baby carrots
1 containing already Hummus
Stupid vegetables. Arrange in a round dish with an opening in the middle to place the hummus. Refrigerate until serving. It will make a refreshing dish easily and will feed many. Guests can also sprinkle a little hummus on crackers or a piece of bread already on the table, creating a different taste sensation.
Eggplant Fritters
Ingredients:
1 Large Eggplant – peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 Cup Flour
Salt and pepper – to taste (think how much you want)
Olive oil – enough to cover the bottom of the pan about an inch
Water
Salad Dressing
Preheat the oil in a pan on medium-high heat. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and pepper with enough water to create a mixture enough to stick with the crushed eggplant slices. but not cakey. This essay will take some guesswork. You want it to stick to coat the eggplant. Once coated, place the eggplant slices in hot oil. Turn a couple of times, adjusting your heat so they will cook crispy and lightly browned. Place on a paper towel to absorb the oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Serve warm with the country side dressed. Your guests will probably dip fresh herbs from a tray in the garden to provide them with a good alternative.
Chile Con Queso & Chips
Ingredients:
1 16 oz. Velveeta Cheese Pack
1 Large Tomato – diced
Medium onion – diced
3 Jalapenos – diced
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Sauce
A tablespoon of olive oil
Water
1-2 bags of Tortilla Chips
In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, onion, and jalapenos. Cook until the onion is done. Remove from heat. Cut the Velvette cheese into large cubes. Place in a large bowl. In fact, someone has a good time sometimes. After each minute, stir the cheese and continue to do so until it is completely melted. Watch carefully as you don’t want the cheese to burn. When melted, add the mixture of tomatoes, mushroom cream, and can of water. In 2 dishes. Take off and get excited. You can add more water if it is thicker. Reheat the microwave one minute at a time, until heated throughout and thoroughly combined. Transfer to a crock pot to heat the game. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
Black Bean Nachos
Ingredients:
Chile Con Queso Dip (recipe above)
1 Bag Tortilla Chips
4 Green onions – diced
Sour Cream
1 Small container of Salsa
1 Can of Black Beans – drained
Prepare the chile con queso dip as directed above. Pile tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Throw in just enough chip dip to make a light coat of most. Wait until you are ready to serve or you will have to eat if you prepare further. Mix together the salty and sour cream, then pour over the queso dip. Sprinkle the onions and black beans on top. Ready to serve. Make both this recipe and the queso recipe a great side dish that will go a long way with your guests.
Now you have some simple and scrumptious appetizer recipes to serve on Game Day, all set for the easy enjoyment of your party. Take time to relax and spend your time with friends and family! Go Team!!!
