Epic Football Game Snacks

Watching a football game can lead to some NFL-sized appetites, especially if you’re watching in the comfort of your own home. Take a break from your online culinary courses and try out these party meal favorites.

Nachos supreme – This huge plate will satisfy all the hungry fans catching the game at your house. 

• Take four different kinds of tortilla chips and arrange them on a large platter.

Salsa

• Prepare salsa by combining these ingredients: four chopped tomatoes, one sliced jalapeno and 1/4 cup of cilantro.

Beans and meat

• For the beans and meat portion, prepare a medium-sized skillet and fry two chopped cloves of garlic and one thinly sliced jalapeno. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook for five minutes. You can add cayenne, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to suit your taste.

Cheese sauce

• Make the cheese sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour in a medium sauce pan. Cook the mixture for about two minutes and then whisk in milk. When the milk begins to bubble, you can add your favorite cheese.
• Slowly pour the cheese over the tortilla chips and assemble the meat, beans and salsa in whatever arrangement you like.

Buffalo wings – These homemade wings will heat up your party in no time at all.

Wings

• Blend 1 tablespoon of powdered garlic, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of cayenne , 1 tablespoon of dry mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper . Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture to use for later. Coat the wings with the spices. Let this marinate in your refrigerator for at least two hours in a loosely covered container.
• Grill wings over medium-to-high heat until crispy. You can also cook your wings in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sauce

• Fry 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and jalapenos in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Then, combine 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Bring all the ingredients to a simmer.
• Toss the wings and sauce in a large bowl and serve.

Bacon breadsticks – This simple and savory snack is perfect for a half-time break.

• Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wrap a single strip of bacon around each breadstick. Bake for 30 minutes. While the breadsticks are still hot, coat with parmesan cheese. Let them cool before serving.

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