Game day recipes – Easy football party food ideas
The big game is on TV and the crowd is ready to chow down! Tracy Metro for the Kraft Kitchens shares some great game day recipes and entertaining ideas that will score big with family and friends!
Ultimate VELVEETA Nachos
Ingredients:
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
7 cups (6 oz.) tortilla chips
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/3 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
Directions:
prep time: 10 min
total time: 10 min
makes: 6 servings
1. BROWN meat; drain.
2. ARRANGE chips on microwaveable platter; top evenly with VELVEETA. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until VELVEETA is melted.
3. TOP with meat and remaining ingredients.
Tips:
– By preparing this dish with extra-lean ground beef (95% fat) instead of ground beef (80% fat), you will save 5 grams of fat and 40 calories per serving.
– Season the meat with taco seasoning before spooning over the chips. Just brown the meat as directed. Then, add 1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix and prepare as directed on package.
Double-Cheese Chili
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
Directions:
prep time: 5 min
total time: 50 min
makes: 6 servings
1. BROWN meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions and peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
2. ADD next 4 ingredients; mix well. Cover. Simmer on low heat 30 min., stirring occasionally.
3. SPRINKLE 3 Tbsp. cheese onto bottom of each of 6 soup bowls; top with chili and remaining cheese.
Tips:
– Substitute 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen LOUIS RICH Pure Ground Turkey, thawed, for the ground beef.
– Garnish each serving with a dollop of BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream and a light sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.
– For a spicier chili, add 1 small chopped jalapeno pepper or a few drops of hot pepper sauce.
Double-Stacked Oven Grinder
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 tsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Submarine roll, split
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Roast Beef
1 KRAFT Deli Fresh Pepper Jack Cheese Slice
2 slices Tomato
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
Directions:
prep time: 10 min
total time: 10 min
makes: 1 serving
1. HEAT broiler.
2. MIX mayo and Parm; spread onto cut sides of roll. Place, cut-sides up, in shallow pan. Broil 2 min. or until golden brown.
3. STACK meats on microwaveable plate; top with cheese. Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or until cheese is melted. Place on bottom half of roll.
4. FILL roll with remaining ingredients.
Tips:
– Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.
– Add 1/2 tsp. garlic powder to mayo mixture before spreading onto roll.
Blue & Turkey Cafe Cobb
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
Challah sandwich roll, split, toasted
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
1 slice Tomato
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Honey Smoked Turkey Breast
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked
1/4 cup thin avocado slices
Directions:
prep time: 15 min
total time: 15 min
makes: 1 serving
1. MIX dressing and cheese; spread onto cut sides of roll.
2. FILL with remaining ingredients.
Tips:
– Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables and a piece of your favorite fresh fruit.
– Prepare as directed, omitting the blue cheese, substituting KRAFT Light Ranch Dressing for the MIRACLE WHIP and adding a KRAFT Deli Fresh 2% Milk Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese Slice to the sandwich filling.
– Substitute KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise for the MIRACLE WHIP.