This time of year is exciting in my home. With a houseful of boys that are huge sports buffs, we’re all eager to see who will end up playing in the big game in a few weeks. Since our house is split about 50/50 with our favorite bay area teams, there’s some wagers going back and forth between us all. It makes for a fun time come game time, but I have to admit I’m a bit nervous for this weekend!
One thing we can agree on in our house is the delicious food that gets served during big game parties. I make a whole spread of man friendly food, and my boys love me for it. Big G made me a list of a few “Must have” foods that absolutely have to be served during the big game. He also included my Cheesy Roasted Potato Skins, but I couldn’t wait to share those with you so you’ll have to go check them out for the recipe.
These are all foods that I like to call “Man Foods” but RiRi and I can’t get enough of them as well. You can save preparation time by making the baked beans the day before, they just taste better with time.
7 Layer Dip
Ingredients:
- 2 cups refried beans
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 package taco seasoning OR 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 cups sour cream
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups guacamole
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions:
BBQ Baked Chili Beans
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dry dark kidney beans
- 4 thick strips bacon
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown mustard
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1.2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup bean water
Directions:
Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pound boneless pork roast
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 red onion
- 1 teaspoon house seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- chopped cole slaw
- hawaiian style bread rolls, like King’s Hawaiian
Directions:
What are your favorite foods to serve for the Big Game?
I’m totally going to try your dip and pulled pork! For the past few years I’ve been making a Buffalo Chicken Dip. It’s an indulgence we can can only justify a few times a year, like Super Bowl Sunday.
I love 7 layer dip! YUM! Whos ready for big game day weekend!!!!??!! me!
One of my favorites is NACHOS! With lots of cheese and meat! My Hubby loves the pulled pork sandwiches! I can never make it through one of your post without wanting food and LOTS of it!!!
I never knew how easy it is to make pulled pork! My husband’s been cracking his knuckles all week waiting for the Patriots game tomorrow. We usually end up at one of the neighbor’s. If we do again this year, I’m making one of these!
What all is in your House Seasoning? And also do you make your slaw or do you buy a premade slaw (haha)? You can e-mail me: at wyantjoann@yahoo.com if need be, for the ingredients. Can’t wait to try the Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans, and the Layered Dip, they all look delicious 🙂
Hi Joann! I’m sorry, I thought I linked to it. I shared this
( https://mamaharriskitchen.com/2013/09/pulled-pork-slow-cooked-in-beer/ )recipe a while back, and it links to the house seasoning. It’s a Paula Dean recipe, it’s basically just salt, pepper and garlic powder. 🙂
the 7 layered dip
One question :.using the ground meat in dip you state to refrigerate before serving does the ground meat taste good cold .
I’m planning to make this for a shower tray
Thanks Lynn
Yes it’s delicious! I’d like to add, my daughter is a vegetarian and sometimes I make this dip and leave out the meat so she can eat it too and it still tastes great. That’s another option if it’s a concern!