Any appetizer ideas to take to a Super Bowl party?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

What I am shooting for:

1. finger food

2. not fried since it would be soggy by the time we get there - and don't want to cook there.

3. hopefully unique and delicious with a wow factor.

[spinbaby]

1. Candied bacon!

Really easy and people love it. Preheat oven to 350. Arrange bacon on a rack over a baking sheet and top with brown sugar. You can mix a bit of chili powder or cayenne pepper into the brown sugar if you like. Bake for 15 or 20 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Here's a site with pictures:

http://www.justusfourblog.com/2012/01/superbowl-snack-worth-eating/

I made this last year and it was a big hit.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. cool. wonder if you can make ahead and heat up.

We don't really know the hosts very well and can't see messing up their kitchen.

on that link they show bacon with a scalloped edge. Never saw that before - very cool. also, guess that is some kind of napkin wrapped around?

thanks. be easy to practice before trying for real.

[spinbaby]

3. You can eat it at room temperature

No need to heat.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

20. one more question. How did you serve these? Did you actually

buy containers like at the link? Or plop them on a plate like I would do ?

[spinbaby]

22. Plopped them on a plate

I can do good food, but don't do fancy Martha Stewart presentation.

[mtnester]

26. Modification

wrap bacon around those Little cocktail sausages (not weenies, the smoked sausage ones)...

THEN cover liberally with brown sugar and bake in oven. You will get requests for these for life. AND, you can make a buttload of them on a cookie sheet covered in foil

It's super bowl food, so it is not really good for you, but yummy as hell. These things lfy off the tray. Make two sheets full. Three if you have a large crowd coming.

[Major Nikon]

4. Here's what i did last year

I prepared a lot of fresh finger vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, cherry tomatoes, etc. Basically all the stuff you get with those $10 vegetable party plates, except I'm not going to pay $10 and just make it myself.

Then I made a dip by mixing 1 8oz package of soft cream cheese with 1/4 cup picante sauce in my stand mixer.

I'm not sure I'd call it unique, but it was a big hit because everyone else brought fried stuff(much of it that got soggy). The dip is ridiculously simple yet delicious and you can adjust the heat by the picante sauce you buy. It goes great with vegetables.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

19. You know, I think store bought veggie trays have really put a horrible name on veggies. Especially

those honed baby carrots that don't even seem like carrots to me. You are right. Went to a party recently where someone took the time to beautifully display vegetables pared by hand. It was such a stark difference in appeal. Not sure about cheaper - but so much better. Thanks MN

[cbayer]

5. Not appetizers, but desserts. This made me lol!

Tastes Like Team Spirit: Super Bowl Sweets Inspired by the Broncos and the Seahawks

http://greatideas.people.com/2014/01/24/super-bowl-desserts-broncos-seahawks/

[cbayer]

6. And just because I love a theme party, check this one out:

http://www.letsdishrecipes.com/2014/01/blue-and-orange-broncos-themed-superbowl-party-menu.html

[pinto]

7. These look great -

[Laura PourMeADrink]

18. Love these !!! thanks CB

[Freddie]

8. Cream cheese & pickles on baby rye

My daughter asks for this every Christmas. Spread baby rye with soft cream cheese and top with a thin slice of kosher-garlic pickle, sprinkle with a little dill (optional). Serve at room temperature. Great flavor combination and you can make ahead and keep refrigerated.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

17. yummy....if I could only find baby rye that wasn't months old and dry. maybe

I could substitute another option.

[pinto]

9. I always like cream cheese, chive, paprika tortilla wraps. Simple and good for a finger food plate.

Spread cream cheese on tortilla, cover with diced chives, dust with paprika. Roll up tight and chill. Slice in bite sized rounds.

It's an easy one to include other add ons - diced chilies, a layer of prosciutto, etc. Have fun!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

16. thanks. good idea !

[Oscarmonster13]

10. my go-to for parties....

Pesto stuffed mushrooms and bacon wrapped jalapenos

small modification on the jalapeno poppers, I usually add a splash of teryaki sauce and some finely chopped onions to the creamcheese mix. make sure you get all the membranes out of the peppers so they aren't too spicy. I also precook the bacon a little so it comes out crunchy in the end...

the mushrooms always get rave reviews and can be served cold or room temp (as can the jalapenos) just simple ricotta, pesto and breadcrumbs for stuffing...

you can google simple recipes for these...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

13. Good ideas ! make poppers every once in a while. and love stuffed mushrooms. thanks. nt

[locks]

11. Rocky mountain oysters

The Broncos are sure to win!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

15. animal balls?

[PADemD]

12. Garden Veggie Pizza Squares

I don't know if they have a WOW factor, but they are delicious and easy to make.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Garden-Veggie-Pizza-Squares/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=garden%20veggie%20pizza&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page

[Laura PourMeADrink]

14. thanks..gonna save this for myself for sure.!! But, being stuck in the middle of redneck

TX...veggies aren't a huge hit, unfortunately.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

21. I'm making hummus and pita bread.

[rdking647]

23. bacon wrapped dates

1 package pitted dates
1 lb bacon

slice the bacon in half
wrap each date in a bacon piece
pierce the bacon and date with a toothpick to hold together
bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until the crips

[cbayer]

24. Also, dates stuffed with cream cheese are excellent.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

30. eww...I can combine the two. just found a recipe for

dates stuffed with one almond and goat cheese (yummy to me), wrapped in bacon. Maybe I could mold them to look like footballs. haha

[cbayer]

31. I love the idea of making them look like footballs!

You must take pictures.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

27. like the idea. I have never bought dates. Are there better ones now than just in

the dried fruit section?

[rdking647]

29. ive only ever used dried dates

[cbayer]

32. You should be able to find good ones in the produce section.

Look for fat and moist. They are easy to pit.

[dem in texas]

25. Chili Cheese Log

8 oz block cream cheese
8 oz block Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (or 2) tablespoons Tabasco Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 to 1/2 cup Gebhardts chili powder

Have cream cheese at room temperature. Grate the sharp cheddar in large bowl. Add cream cheese, milk, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. You can run in the food processor or just work it with a spoon until all is well mixed and the cheddar starts to blend in with the cream cheese. I usually work with a spoon, too much trouble to get out the food processor.

Spread some waxed paper or parchment paper on counter, sprinkle about half the chili powder and pecans on the paper. Divide the cheese mixture into two parts. Take one part of the cheese mixture and loosely from into log. Roll the log in the chili powder-pecan mixture. As you roll it, it will pickup the chili powder and pecans and will get longer and the right size to be sliced and eaten on a cracker. Cover roll with aluminum foil, sealing ends and seams tightly. Wash your hands, this is a messy recipe. Then make a roll with the last part of the cheese mixture. Wrap in foil and place both in the fridge to chill, overnight is best.

Take the two "logs" and some good crackers to the party - from now on you always be asked to bring your cheese logs.

Note, don't use pre-grated cheese, it has been covered in potato flour which keeps it from blending. Use sharp cheddar, not mild.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

28. sounds good...thanks DIT. So glad I posted - getting some great ideas for all year round ! nt

[locks]

33. Mexican layered dip from Colorado

This is from 1987 Junior League cookbook when the Broncos went to the Super Bowl

2 15 oz cans refried beans with green chiles
1/2 C mayonnaise
1/2 C sour cream
2 avacados chopped
2 T fresh lemon or lime juice
1/2 C picante sauce, to taste
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 C shredded monterey jack cheese
4 green onions sliced
1 4 oz can sliced black olives

In a sprayed 9X13 baking dish spread beans. Combine mayonnaise and sour cream and spread over beans. Sprinkle chopped avocados with lemon juice and arrange over mayo mixture. Cover with picante sauce, sprinkle with cheeses, then onions. Top with black olives. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes. Serves 8-10