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The Super Bowl is fast approaching. Are you ready for it? Do you plan to watch? Personally, I’m not watching for the game. I like to see the commercials and eat some good food with friends. And every year I like to create some tasty new recipes for our gathering. This year, my recipes are all appetizer/snack based, are easy to make, great finger foods for a crowd, something the kids will like, and make good leftovers. Here is what I have for you:
- Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges
- Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders
- Taco Seasoned Oyster Crackers
- Mini Cheeseburger Bites
Let’s walk through how to make each recipe:
This is a simple recipe that combines popular ingredients to create a wonderful finger food. The potatoes are soft and tender, the bacon is salty and crisp, and the dipping sauce brings it all together. It’s like a baked potato you eat with your hands 😊 The nice part about this recipe is you can easily double or triple without breaking the bank because it only requires a few ingredients – bacon, potatoes, sour cream, and seasonings you probably already have in your pantry. One recipe makes 16 wedges so plan accordingly based on your guest count.
The recipe can be found here.
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse the potatoes and slice into 8 wedges. Try to slice the potatoes so the wedges are about the same size, so they bake evenly. Place the wedges in a Ziploc bag.
Add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Remove from the bag, one at a time, and wrap a piece of bacon around each wedge. Place on the baking sheet, leaving a little room left in between. If the bacon slices are too long, you can cut them in half or trim the ends if you think it’s too much for each potato. But who doesn’t like more bacon so there’s nothing wrong with leaving as is too!
Bake for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and the bacon is crisp, filling after 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with Top the Tater or sour cream on the side for dipping. You can also sprinkle some fresh chopped chives over the top for additional color and crunch. Enjoy!
Any leftovers should be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Simple preheat the oven to reheat or microwave to reheat when ready to consume the leftovers.
The recipe can be found here.
MINI CHICKEN CORDON BLEU SLIDERS
If you love crispy chicken, salty ham, and nutty Swiss cheese then these sliders are for you! This bite-sized appetizer is perfect for any party because it’s easy to assemble and makes a lot. You basically have juicy, tender chicken nuggets topped with deli ham and melty cheese. You can eat as is or dip in the condiment of your choice. They are so tasty and something all ages can enjoy!
The recipe can be found here.
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken nuggets on the baking sheet and bake according to package instructions. This is where you can decide how many (or how few) of these to make. I like to purchase the 2lb bag of nuggets because it does allow for plenty of the sliders when hosting a party. If you don’t have a large guest list, simple save the nuggets to cook another night.
While the chicken bakes, slice the ham and cheese into about 1–2-inch pieces. You want to have TWO pieces of ham and cheese PER chicken nugget. For example, if you are baking 20 nuggets, have 40 pieces of ham and 40 pieces of cheese.
Add one piece of cheese, then 2 pieces of ham, then one more piece of cheese to the top of each nugget. This ensures you have plenty of each in every bite and can taste all the flavors in every bite.
Return to the own for about 3-4 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and ham to warm through.
Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce on the side. I recommend Dijon mustard or honey mustard but yellow mustard, or perhaps a combination of mustard and mayo would also work nicely. Enjoy!
Any leftovers should be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Simple preheat the oven to reheat or microwave to reheat when ready to consume the leftovers.
The recipe can be found here.
These crackers are perfectly seasoned, taste just like a taco, and are the best snack for any party. You can grab a handful to munch on while watching the game, pack in little baggies to use as snacks throughout the week, add to salads or a bowl of soup…you name it! They are so diverse, easy to make, and addictive 😊
The recipe can be found here.
Start by preheating the oven to 250 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Add the crackers to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, taco seasoning, garlic powder, dried oregano, and chili powder. Pour over the crackers and stir to coat.
Evenly divide the crackers between the 2 prepared baking sheets and spread into even layers. Bake for 10 minutes, stir, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately. Or you can let cool completely and store in an airtight container to save for later. Enjoy!
The recipe can be found here.
These are a fun appetizer to make and definitely a crowd pleaser! Don’t want to fill up on a burger? These are perfect because they are bite-sized so you can have your mini burger and still have plenty of room for other appetizers or snacks. They are perfect for picky eaters and can be made again and again at other events. Not simply for the Super Bowl but sleepovers, birthday parties, movie night, etc. The “bun” is a tater tot, the meat is dressed up ground beef, the cheese can be any flavor of your choice, and the bacon is just a necessary topping.
The recipe can be found here.
Start by cooking the bacon according to package instructions. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain the excess grease and cool. Once cool, cut each strip into 6 pieces for a total of 30 pieces. Feel free to double the recipe if needed!
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the potato crowns in 6 rows of 5 on one of the baking sheets. You want to use CROWNS, not Tater Tots because you are assembling the burgers on the crowns. They need a flat bottom. If you can’t find crowns at your local grocery store you can use Tater Tots, but make sure to press down to create a flat bottom after cooking. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven, and set aside but keep on the baking sheet. You are going to use it again.
Meanwhile, add the beef, salt, pepper, and onion powder to a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Transfer to the counter and press down until about ¼ – ½ inch thick. I put the beef on a piece of parchment paper for easy cleanup but do what you prefer. Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter that’s 1-inch in diameter to cut out 30 burgers. You might been use cut out a batch, mash the beef back into a ball, flatten out, and cut out another batch. Use as much of the meat as you can.
Arrange the burgers on the second baking sheet in 6 rows of 5. Bake for 10 minutes.
Cut each piece of cheese into 9 slices and set aside. I prefer to use cheddar but use any cheese flavor of your choice or multiple flavors.
Place one burger on top of each potato crown. Add a slice of cheese and bacon to each burger. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the potato/bacon through.
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately, while hot! Have ketchup and mustard available to drizzle over the top (optional). Enjoy!
Any leftovers should be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Simple preheat the oven to reheat or microwave to reheat when ready to consume the leftovers.
The recipe can be found here.
That’s it! Four “easy to make and serves a crowd” appetizers for you to try. I’m curious to see what everyone else makes and their reviews of my recipes. We usually have quite the spread so I’m looking forward to good food, good conversation, and some friendly rivalry.
Happy Cooking and Go Team!
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