Big Flavor for the BIG Game
W hen hosting a game-day party, you’d think the focus would be on the score or the award-winning commercials, but it’s actually a great reason to indulge in flavor-filled bites. When the big day rolls around, let your guests obsess over the game while you serve up ooey-gooey dips, saucy wings and football-themed desserts that can keep them happily glued to their seats. Dip into delicious. No watch-party menu is complete without a cheesy dip. This over the top dip brings big flavor and is perfect for kicking the party up a notch as your team works to post that next big win. Slow cook your cornbread. Not only does this recipe for cornbread amp up the flavor with paprika, garlic powder and cheese, you can set it, forget it then enjoy it with your favorite chili or ribs. Go ahead and wing it. Wings and football go together like quarterbacks and touchdowns. This year, try a south-of-theborder version and rub wings in cheesy taco seasoning. For extra flair, serve them on a platter with taco fixings. Fan-favorite desserts. Win or lose, there’s always room for dessert. It can be surprisingly simple to create fun and tasty football-themed treats. These bite-size truffles require just five ingredients and are the perfect finishing touch(down) for your game-day spread. Find more flavorful game-day recipes and ideas for your party at McCormick. com.
Chocolate Raspberry Football Cookie Truffles
4 cups crumbled chewy chocolate cookies 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme 2 teaspoons McCormick Raspberry Extract 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 1 ounce white chocolate, melted In large bowl, mix crumbled cookies, marshmallow creme and raspberry flavor until well blended. Shape mixture into 1-inch ovals. Set aside. Melt chocolate as directed on package. Using fork, dip one cookie truffle at a time into chocolate. Tap back of fork 2-3 times against edge of dish to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place on wax paperlined tray. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until chocolate is set. Spoon melted white chocolate into small, re-sealable plastic bag. Cut small piece from one bottom corner of bag. Close bag tightly then pipe lines on truffles to resemble football stitching. Let stand until chocolate is set. Note: Cookies can be stored in covered container at room temperature up to 5 days. Cheesy Taco Wings 2 1/2 pounds chicken wing pieces 1 package McCormick Cheesy Taco Mix nonstick cooking spray 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco Heat oven to 450 F. In large bowl, toss chicken wings with seasoning mix. On large, shallow foil-lined baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, arrange wings in single layer. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and skin is crisp. On large serving platter, arrange lettuce. Top with wings, tomato, green onion and queso fresco.