Super Bowl Party Blitz Tips & Recipes

[ajrsmom]

From Kraft:

Assemble some team pennants or banners in your entry way to get your guests immediately into the spirit of the game. Put on some upbeat music before the pre-game show begins!

Wrap fresh chopped vegetables for dipping in damp paper towels and put them in plastic bags before refrigerating. Remove amounts as needed.

Unique food presentations make the party more fun. Use hollowed out vegetables such as cabbage, eggplants or bell peppers to contain other foods like Kraft Dressings and Kraft Dips. Use your imagination!

To keep your party food warm and tasty all game long, place back-up hot dishes (covered) in a low 200°F oven. Replenish your buffet table as needed. Guests will think you are cooking throughout the party!

It's OK to ask friends and family to help out with getting ready for your Super Bowl XXXVII Party. People are usually happy to bring things to the party or to tidy up afterwards. And this way, everyone can enjoy game day together!


RECIPES:

**APPETIZERS**



Cheesy Football


Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 5 hr 15 min
Serves: Makes 2 cups.


Ingredients

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Salad Dressing

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

pimiento or roasted red pepper strips (optional)



Preparation

BEAT cheeses and salad dressing with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

ADD onions and black pepper; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

FORM into football shape; roll in pecans. Add pimento strips for "lacing."


Great Substitute: Substitute chopped toasted PLANTERS Walnuts, PLANTERS Slivered Almonds or finely chopped fresh parsley for pecans.






Little Corn Dogs


Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 32 min
Serves: Makes 32


Ingredients

1 can (11-1/2 oz.) refrigerated cornbread twists

1 pkg. (16 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Little Smokies

1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

1/2 cup TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa



Preparation

UNROLL dough; separate cornbread twists into strips. Cut strips crosswise in half. Wrap each piece around center of 1 Little Smokie; pinch edges to seal. Place, seam-sides down, on ungreased cookie sheet.

BAKE at 375°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Heat remaining Little Smokies as directed on package.

MIX barbecue sauce and salsa; serve as a dipping sauce for Little Corn Dogs and remaining Little Smokies.


Make-Ahead: Prepare and bake as directed. Wrap securely; freeze. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, at 375°F for 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated.






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[ajrsmom]

***Half Time Feeding***



Ranch Taco Chicken Salad


Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 15 min
Serves: 6


Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 Tbsp. oil

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1 pkg. (16 oz.) salad greens

1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Ranch Dressing

1 cup TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips



Preparation

COOK chicken, oil and chili powder in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

TOSS chicken mixture, greens, salsa, dressing and cheese in large bowl.

SPRINKLE with chips.


Take a Shortcut: Substitute 2 pkg. (6 oz. each) LOUIS RICH Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips for fresh chicken. Omit oil and chili powder; continue as directed.






*****SECOND HALF SWEETS******


Krunchy Kickers


Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 3 hr 15 min
Serves: Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups crushed HONEY MAID Chocolate Grahams

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

decorating icing



Preparation

STIR crushed graham crackers into whipped topping until well blended. Using 2 teaspoons, shape into 1-inch footballs.

FREEZE 3 hours or until ready to serve. Pipe icing onto footballs to resemble laces.

Great Substitute: Substitute COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping for COOL WHIP Whipped Topping.




For more recipes......http://web.kraftfoods.com/knet_fridg...sb_blitz_index

[ajrsmom]

IS ANYONE HAVING A SUPERBOWL PARTY THIS YEAR??

Sure wish that I could say that we are but we arrent. The closet we will get to having a party will be snacks and drinks in front of the tube.

[Abear]

Originally posted by ajrsmom
The closet we will get to having a party will be snacks and drinks in front of the tube.

That is about it for us too! ---or at least for the two DS and myself!

"H" may go to his brother's house to watch the game as he did for the Sugar Bowl.

Not sure if DD made any plans with her friends.

I think I will make some of those Little Corn Dogs to go with the veggie tray w/dip and spicy cheese dip w/Tostitos, that is already planned and anything else that someone may request!

[ajrsmom]

Abear, Your menu sounds better than mine! I dont have anything planned right now.


BTW, We arent going to be in a closet like I wrote. LOL!! It should say the closest that we will get will be in front of the tube.

;-)

[Abear]

Originally posted by ajrsmom
BTW, We arent going to be in a closet like I wrote. LOL!! It should say the closest that we will get will be in front of the tube.

I read it as saying closest!! I totally missed that actually said "closet".

[Abear]

I posted a recipe for Hot Pizza Dip.

If "H" does go to his brother's house to watch the game, I will make a couple batches of this for him to take to share.....along with a veggie tray.

Here's the link:

http://www.familycorner.com/forums/s...&threadid=9374

[ajrsmom]

Your dip recipe sounds SOOOO good!!! MMMM!