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By Jeanne Benedict
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Kick off your party with all-star Super Bowl appetizers like Baked Vidalia Onion Dip, Mojito Mayo Dip, and Black Bean and Corn Salsa with chips. Football fans hungry for victory will want to fuel up during the pre-game hype on TV.

These hot and spicy recipes are guaranteed to jump-start the party before the first down!

Round out the nibblers with some zingers like Salami & Cheese Stuffed Pepperoncini and Fired Up Breadsticks.

For more football party ideas, check out Super Bowl Party Videos, along with my other articles to help you make your party a huge success: Main Game Recipes, Super Pro Decor, and Halftime Fun and Games.



Food and Recipes
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Super Bowl: Mojito Mayo Dip



The Mojito Mayo Dip, with its "cocktail" theme, is a big hit at home

parties, and a sure bet to score extra points at a tailgating event.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped  

  • 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped  

  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice

  • 1 Tbsp. white vinegar

  • 1 Cup Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise

Steps
  • In small bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Chill, if desired. Serve with plantain chips, yucca fries, potato or tortilla chips.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes


Super Bowl: Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Black beans and corn add substance to this spicy salsa.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 Cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Light Mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice

  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

  • 1 can (19 oz. ) black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 can (11 oz. ) whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 Cup quartered grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes

  • 1/2 Cup chopped red onion

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tsp. chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps
  • In medium bowl, blend Hellmann's or Best Foods Light Mayonnaise, lime juice and cumin. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4


Super Bowl: Fired Up Breadsticks
Transform basic breadsticks into brilliant munchies by using ingredients like bacon and brown sugar.
Ingredients
  • 20 breadsticks (pre-cooked and hard not soft-baked or raw dough)  

  • 20 strips bacon  

  • 1/3 Cup brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Steps
  • Preheat oven to 350. Wrap a strip of bacon around the length of each breadstick.

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cayenne pepper until thoroughly mixed and transfer to a plate. Roll bacon-wrapped breadstick in brown sugar mixture.

  • Place breadsticks on cookie sheet. Bake 10 - 15 minutes until sugar caramelizes and bacon is crisp. Serve warm.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes


Super Bowl: Salami & Cheese Stuffed Pepperoncini
Salami and Cheese Stuffed Pepperoncini are a sophisticated yet super hearty treat for any Super Bowl party.

Makes 35 pieces.
Ingredients
  • 35 pepperoncini  

  • 1 Cup herb or garlic flavored soft cheese

  • 2/3 Cup finely diced salami

Steps
  • Cut the top portion with the stem off the pepperoncini, and remove the seeds. Be careful not to split the pepperoncini.

  • In a small bowl mix together the cheese and salami until thoroughly combined.

  • Snip a little bit of the corner off a plastic storage bag. Spoon the cheese mixture into the bag and twist the top until the mixture and begins to come out of the cut corner. Pipe the cheese into each pepperoncini. Chill until ready to serve.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes


Super Bowl: Baked Vidalia Onion Dip
The Baked Vidalia Onion Dip is extremely easy to prepare, and guests always appreciate a warm and toasty snack.

Ingredients
  • 1 Cup chopped Vidalia onion

  • 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese or shredded Swiss Cheese (about 4 oz.)

  • 1 Cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise

  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped (optional)

  • Hot pepper sauce to taste (optional)

Steps
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  • In 1-quart casserole, combine all ingredients. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Preparation Time: 1-10 Minutes
Serves: 2


 
Tips
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Super Bowl: Team Up On Drinks
Keep your focus on the food and team up on drinks with your guests.
When asked, "What can I bring to the party?" suggest some of
these items:
  • 6-packs of soft drinks or beer
  • Individual-size water
  • Disposable cups
  • Ice
The Halftime show will be more fun if your don't have to run out for

more drinks. Make an event out of the beverages by displaying them in a

fun, inflatable, football-themed cooler. For flashy cocktails, jazz up beverages in glasses with light-up football ice cubes!



 
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Super Bowl All-Star Starters
  • Round out the nibblers with some zingers like Salami & Cheese Stuffed Pepperoncini and Fired Up Breadsticks.



 

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