By Suzanne Corbett
Super Bowl, the unofficial holiday where watch parties rule along with the food. It’s a fact, Super Bowl Sunday is the second most food-related day when Americans eat more food than Thanksgiving. A day of bountiful tables filled with snacks and easy to eat handheld foods that can easily eclipse any Thanksgiving plate of turkey and dressing.
Now’s the time to get your game on and make a winning menu filled with plenty of crunch for dips and hearty fan fare that will keep your team feed throughout the game. While I’ll always will fry up a batch of hot wings, I always try to find something new to add to the menu. This year I found Burger Bowls. A twist on a classic, featuring all the classic ingredients of a great burger, just without the bun. A great option for gluten-free guests or those cutting carbs, burger bowls
Pulled pork, another tailgating treasure, gets an instant upgrade with the crunch of a fresh coleslaw topper and zesty pickled celery and jalapenos on the side. Since celery is 95% water and high in fiber, it leaves fans feeling comfortably full and ready to root for their favorite team.
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Visit dudafresh.com, Culinary.net and The Adventure Bite to find more ideas and recipes to create a winning Super Bowl menu.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Celery and Jalapenos
Recipe courtesy of The Adventure Bite
4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder or Boston butt
26 ounces sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
1/2 tablespoon garlic
1/2 tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper
fresh sandwich buns
celery, cut and pickled jalapenos
coleslaw (optional)
Place pork in slow cooker. Mix barbecue sauce, garlic and pepper. Pour over pork shoulder.
Cook on low 8 1/2-10 hours or high 6-7 hours. Shred meat and serve on buns with pickled celery and jalapenos. Top with coleslaw, if desired. Servings: 9-10
Burger Bowls
Recipe courtesy of Casa de Crews
2 cups French fries, homemade or frozen
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
2-3 Roma tomatoes, diced
pickle chips or spears, chopped
cheddar cheese, shredded
Burger Sauce:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
To make burger bowls: Cook French fries according to package directions.
In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add ground beef to skillet, breaking up meat with spatula. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper; brown until cooked through. Drain and discard excess liquid and grease.
To make burger sauce: In jar, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika well to combine.
Assemble bowls with layer of shredded lettuce, 3-4 ounces ground beef, diced tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup fries.
Drizzle with burger sauce and mix well. Tip: Burger sauce can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator in jar with airtight lid. Source: Duda Farm Fresh Foods
7-Layer Game Day Dip
Recipe adapted from Love & Lemons
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
3/4 cup salsa
2 avocados
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 ounces sour cream
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tomato, diced
1 bunch scallions, chopped (optional)
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained (optional)
tortilla chips
In medium bowl, stir refried beans and 1/2 cup salsa. In separate medium bowl, mash avocados with remaining salsa. Add bell peppers and lime juice; stir to combine. In third medium bowl, stir sour cream and taco seasoning.
To assemble, spread refried bean mixture in bottom of baking dish. Spread avocado mixture evenly on top then spread sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese then top with diced tomatoes. Top dish with scallions and black olives, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
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