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Best Make-Ahead Football Party Food


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  • Author: angela
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A selection of make-ahead dishes perfect for your football party, including sliders, dips, wings, pinwheels, sandwiches, casseroles, and appetizers.


Ingredients

  • Sliders:
    • Ground meat (beef, turkey, etc.)
    • Cheese slices
    • Burger buns
    • Condiments (ketchup, mustard, pickles)
  • Dips:
    • Sour cream
    • Cream cheese
    • Spices (like garlic powder, onion powder)
    • Chopped vegetables (like bell peppers, onions)
  • Wings:
    • Chicken wings
    • Wing sauce (like buffalo or barbecue)
    • Seasoning (salt, pepper, paprika)
  • Pinwheels:
    • Tortillas
    • Deli meats (like ham, turkey)
    • Cheese slices
    • Vegetables (like spinach, peppers)
  • Sandwiches:
    • Bread (loaf or rolls)
    • Meats (like roast beef, turkey)
    • Cheeses (like cheddar, Swiss)
    • Toppings (lettuce, tomato, mayo)
  • Casseroles:
    • Pasta (like penne or macaroni)
    • Cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
    • Protein (like chicken, sausage)
    • Sauce (like marinara or cream sauce)
  • Appetizers:
    • Variety of finger foods (like meatballs, stuffed mushrooms)
    • Various sauces (like ranch, honey mustard)
    • Seasonings (like Italian seasoning, chili flakes)

Instructions

  1. Mix ground meat and form into patties. Cook the patties on a grill or skillet. Assemble the sliders with cheese and condiments on buns.
  2. In a bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, spices, and chopped vegetables. Mix well and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
  3. Season the chicken wings with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bake in the oven or fry until crispy. Toss the cooked wings in your favorite sauce.
  4. Lay out tortillas and layer with deli meats, cheese, and vegetables. Roll them up tightly and slice into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Take your bread and layer the meats, cheeses, and toppings in between. Cut them into halves or quarters for easier serving.
  6. Mix your pasta, cheese, protein, and sauce in a baking dish. Bake until everything is hot and bubbly.
  7. Prepare any finger foods according to their recipes. Plate everything nicely for easy serving.

Notes

Encourage guests to mix and match their favorites! Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing, Baking, Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
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