Posted: 02/01/2012
While the Super Bowl game will likely be the focus of parties around the Tri-State on Sunday, gameday isn't complete without a high-scoring spread of treats.
Food Network has come up with 10 easy-to-prepare dishes that will have football fans cheering for more.
Here are the 10 easy and tasty dishes:
1. Chunky Guacamole: Finely chop 1 small white onion and 1 serrano chile. Mix with 1 cup torn cilantro, 3 diced avocados, the juice of 2 limes and salt to taste.
2. Chipotle Guacamole: Mash 3 avocados with 1/4 cup minced red onion, 1 tablespoon minced chipotles in adobo sauce, the juice of 1 lime and salt to taste.
3. Tomatillo Salsa: Broil 1 pound husked tomatillos, 1/2 white onion and 1/2 jalapeno until charred and soft; cool. Puree with 1/2 cup cilantro and 1 avocado. Season with salt.
4. Cauliflower Hummus: Toss 4 cups cauliflower florets with olive oil and 1 teaspoon curry powder; roast at 425 degrees for 20 minutes. Puree with 1 drained can chickpeas, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 garlic clove and salt to taste. Blend in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
5. Garlic-Herb Dip: Halve 3 heads garlic crosswise. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and roast at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Squeeze out the pulp; mix with 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon each lemon zest and juice, and chopped sage and parsley to taste. Season with salt.
6. Hot Crab Dip: Mix 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and hot sauce and chopped parsley to taste; fold in 1/2 pound crabmeat. Spread in a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs (preferably panko) and bake at 425 degrees until golden, about 15 minutes.
7. Blue Cheese Dip: Mix 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 1/2 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, 1/4 cup buttermilk and some minced chives.
8. Bacon-Jalapeno Dip: Mix 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cheddar, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, 4 slices chopped cooked bacon, 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar and 2 thinly sliced jalapenos. Spread in a baking dish; top with buttered breadcrumbs (preferably panko). Bake at 350 degrees until golden and bubbly, 30 minutes.
9. Mustard-Beer Dip: Simmer 12 ounces pale ale until reduced by half. Stir in 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon each mustard powder and cider vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; cool.
10. Beer-Cheese Dip: Pulse 1/2 pound cubed extra-sharp white cheddar in a food processor until finely chopped. Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, a pinch each of salt and sugar, and 1/2 cup pilsner beer; process until smooth.
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