I don't know why, but when fall and football season roll around, there is just something in the air that makes even non-football fans want to have friends over to watch a game and eat some eats. And for those women whose husbands completely disappear when football season starts, it's an excuse to get together with the girls. Of course, none of this compares to the big one - the Superbowl. But we'll deal with that come January/February (whenever it falls this year - usually on or near my anniversary; go figure!). So, in honor of the current football season, I am posting some great appetizers and snacks for you to serve at your next get-together.
My brother-in-law, Andy Brei, has a great formula for football season:
Football Feast
Beer
Pretzels
Directions: Drink. Eat. Repeat!
This one was sent by Jason's cousin, Lara (Gwen) Purcell. Her hubby Troy is one of those guys who lives in front of the big screen during football season, so you know she's got to have some good snacks!
Hot Wing Dip
8 oz. bar of fat free cream cheese
13 oz. can chicken breast, packed in water
1 bottle Frank’s Red Hot Hot Wing Sauce
1 jar Marie’s reduced-fat blue cheese dressing
1-2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
In a glass pie plate, spread cream cheese along bottom of dish. Next, mix drained chicken with ¼ to ½ bottle of wing sauce, breaking up chicken chunks. Layer chicken over cream cheese. Follow with half to all of dressing. Cover with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly. Serve with tortillia chips.
Of course, every good party (football or not) is incomplete without Sausage Balls. They are a party staple; they are super easy, delicous and usually gone in minutes. This recipe is from my mom, Paula Linsenbardt, and is Jason's favorite!
Sausage Balls
2 cups Bisquick
1 pound hot sausage
10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Shape into balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
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