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All the Game Day Recipes You Could Need!

February 6, 2016 by MamaHarris 1 Comment

It’s no secret around here that my family has a love of sports. My husband and the kids have played a multitude of different sports through the years, but we also pay attention to the professional sports as well. This year we’re so excited that the big football game is going to be held locally, and I’ve been going through some of my recipes in anticipation of what exactly I’ll be making. I know the average foods at a home tailgate party are pizza and wings (which I totally have here), but there’s also dips, finger foods and other sides that are an absolute necessity too!

This guide has all the game day recipes you could possibly need, and some you might not have realized you wanted! Scroll through for some mouthwatering recipes for all of your sports fans needs. Score!

Chicken Wings (with custom dips!)

Smoky Brown Sugar Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Ginger Honey Garlic Wings with French Onion Dip

Grilled Honey Sriracha Wings with Herbed Yogurt Dip

Honey Teriyaki Boneless Chicken Wings

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

Cajun Buttermilk Fried Wings with Spicy Aioli

Baked Honey Mustard Wings

Beer Battered Fried Chicken Wings

Tequila Lime Baked Chicken Wings with Creamy Dill Salsa

Buttery Garlic Parmesan Wings

Peach BBQ Baked Chicken Wings

Tyson Kicked Up Grillin’ Wings with Creamy Citrus Honey Dip

Sliders, Burgers and Sandwiches

BBQ Chicken Sliders

Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burgers Topped with Bacon and Jalapenos

Black Bean Veggie Burgers with Spicy Chipotle Mayo

Sweet ‘n Spicy Rib Sandwich

Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Filling Side Dishes

Easy Taco Salad with Creamy Habanero Lime Sauce

BBQ Baked Chili Beans

Fun Finger Foods

Baked Barbecue Chicken Taquitos

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Bacon Wrapped Queso Stuffed Jalapenos

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Spicy Cheeseburger Grilled Pizza

Cheesy Roasted Potato Skins

Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Dippers

Chicken and Cheese Roll-Ups

Every Dip You Could Need!

Cheesy Bean Dip with a Kick

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Super Spinach Bowl

Seven Layer Dip

Easy Restaurant-Style Salsa

Creamy Sweet Sriracha Sauce

Wasabi Ketchup Dip

…and last but not least, a fun drink!

Pepsi Ice Cream Floats

What’s your favorite recipe listed, anything new you want to try?

Which one of the game day recipes was your ultimate favorite? Let me know!

Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burgers Topped with Bacon and Jalapenos

August 18, 2015 by MamaHarris 20 Comments

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias

When the seasons warm up to triple digit weather my taste buds seem to change. I tend to prefer fresh ingredients, easy to put together foods with lots of colors and I tend to have a preference for foods of the spicier variety as the heat warms up to unbearable temperatures. In the colder months I tend to crave comfort foods and some of my favorite sweets like cookies and fruits. Since this is one of the warmest Augusts we’ve had in recent years in my area of Northern California I’ve been craving traditional types of recipes with quite a bit of extra bite to them. We love to prepare a lot of our meals outside before the heat really rolls in, so I decided to try my hand at a nice, spicy burger. Just for fun.

I decided to make this burger out of ground pork, just because pork has a really good taste to it naturally and needs only a few ingredients to bring a meal together. I also picked up a few cans of some of my favorite La Morena products to aid in the process of really bringing that extra oomph of flavor and bite to my burgers. I went with minimal seasonings in the ground pork, and then I grabbed a few chipotle peppers and a few tablespoons of adobo sauce and added them right into the patties. I also stuffed those patties full of one of my favorite kickin’ cheeses, pepper jack cheese.

This was going to be a special type of burger, I knew the littlest kids wouldn’t be interested. This was for the adults only, and oh was it going to be glorious! Not only was I making cheese stuffed chipotle pork burgers, but I would be topping them with some crisp bacon and adding some La Morena sliced green pickled jalapeno peppers too. To even out the flavors I made a lime infused mayonnaise and topped this burger with some queso añejo and enclosed this beauty in a toasted onion roll.

Needless to say, it went over well with us adults, and we discussed how we’d bring it back in the coming weeks when some of our favorite teams are playing in those important football games we love to watch. I thought this would be overwhelmingly spicy, and I have to admit I was a little scared, but it was a perfect flavor for spicy lovers that don’t like that burning hot danger style hot sauce and foods. There’s a nice kick but the flavors are also delicious and that’s what really brings this burger together. You could also add a few more ingredients to make it a more traditional burger, like onions, lettuce, tomato and even some avocado. We actually liked it as is because it’s a bit offbeat from the traditional burger and sometimes that’s just what you’re in the mood for!

I also prepared some onion rings and they were the perfect side to this spicy burger. What I love about La Morena products is that they add authentic Latino flavor to a classic American BBQ dish like these burgers and completely transform them, satisfying my spicy cravings.

Ingredients for Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burgers Patties:

(makes 5 patties)

24 oz ground pork
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
4 chipotles from a 13.13 oz can of La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the above named can
1-2 tablespoons pepper jack cheese, shredded

Ingredients for Lime Infused Mayonnaise

4 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1/2 lime

Ingredients for Pork Burgers Topped with Bacon and Jalapenos:

(for 1 burger)

Toasted Onion Roll
Lime infused Mayonnaise (see recipe above)
1 Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burger Patty (see recipe above)
2 slices crispy thick cut bacon
5-6 La Morena Sliced Green Pickled Jalapeno Peppers from a 28.2 oz can
1-2 tablespoons queso añejo, crumbled

Directions:

Begin by adding the seasonings to your ground pork in a large bowl.

Chop up 4 chipotle peppers from the can and add them to the ground pork with 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce.

Roll the mixture into the size of a golf ball, then flatten using a burger press or by hand. Add about 2 tablespoons of shredded pepper jack cheese to the center.

Roll a second golf ball size of the meat mixture and place on top of the cheese, adding a few extra pieces around the edges to prevent too much cheese from squeezing out. Use the burger press to tightly pack it into the top, then place each patty on wax paper. This will make five patties.

Cut the wax paper into squares around the patties to make it easier to put on the grill. Heat your grill up to about 325 degrees, brush some oil on the grates of the grill, then place the patties over indirect heat.

Close the grill for about 5 minutes while patties brown.

Flip patties over, moving to the top rack over the heat to brown them nicely. Cook another 5 minutes closed, until browned. Cook your bacon while the patties are on the grill or have it prepared before hand for quick assembly.

Remove from heat and let cool as you prepare for the burgers.

Mix up the lime infused mayo as the patties cool. Just add the mayonnaise to a bowl, then add the lime zest and lime juice.

Stir together until smooth.

Spread on each side of a toasted onion roll.

Then add that delicious patty.

Top with bacon, then jalapenos.

Then sprinkle as much queso añejo as you like!

Top with the other half of the bun and serve with some onion rings.

I must say, that’s a mighty beautiful burger!

Enjoy!

Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burgers Topped with Bacon and Jalapenos

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 5 servings

Serving Size: 1 burger

Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burgers Topped with Bacon and Jalapenos

These cheese stuffed chipotle pork burgers topped with bacon and jalapenos are a great way to wrap up summer or even to enjoy as football season begins!

Ingredients

Ingredients for Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burger Patties (makes 5 patties):

24 oz ground pork
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
4 chipotles from a 13.13 oz can of La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the above named can
1-2 tablespoons pepper jack cheese, shredded

Ingredients for Lime Infused Mayonnaise

4 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1/2 lime

Ingredients for Pork Burgers Topped with Bacon and Jalapenos (for 1 burger):

Toasted Onion Roll
Lime infused Mayonnaise (see recipe above)
1 Cheese Stuffed Chipotle Pork Burger Patty (see recipe above)
2 slices crispy thick cut bacon
5-6 La Morena Sliced Green Pickled Jalapeno Peppers from a 28.2 oz can
1-2 tablespoons queso añejo, crumbled

Instructions

Begin by adding the seasonings to your ground pork in a large bowl.
Chop up 4 chipotle peppers from the can and add them to the ground pork with 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce.
Roll the mixture into the size of a golf ball, then flatten using a burger press or by hand. Add about 2 tablespoons of shredded pepper jack cheese to the center.
Roll a second golf ball size of the meat mixture and place on top of the cheese, adding a few extra pieces around the edges to prevent too much cheese from squeezing out. Use the burger press to tightly pack it into the top, then place each patty on wax paper. This will make five patties.
Cut the wax paper into squares around the patties to make it easier to put on the grill. Heat your grill up to about 325 degrees, brush some oil on the grates of the grill, then place the patties over indirect heat.
Close the grill for about 5 minutes while patties brown.
Flip patties over, moving to the top rack over the heat to brown them nicely. Cook another 5 minutes closed, until browned. Cook your bacon while the patties are on the grill or have it prepared before hand for quick assembly.
Remove from heat and let cool as you prepare for the burgers.
Mix up the lime infused mayo as the patties cool. Just add the mayonnaise to a bowl, then add the lime zest and lime juice.
Stir together until smooth.
Spread on each side of a toasted onion roll.
Then add that delicious patty.
Top with bacon, then jalapenos.
Then sprinkle as much queso añejo as you like!
Top with the other half of the bun and serve with some onion rings.
I must say, that's a mighty beautiful burger!
Enjoy!

https://mamaharriskitchen.com/2015/08/cheese-stuffed-chipotle-pork-burgers-topped-bacon-jalapenos/

What type of spicy foods do you like to serve in the summer?

To add some Latino flair to your classic BBQ dishes, you can find La Morena products in the Hispanic aisle at your local Walmart store.

Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

June 18, 2015 by MamaHarris 2 Comments

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #KingsfordFlavor #CollectiveBias

Now that grilling season is upon us, I’ve discovered that sometimes coming up with recipes for the family can be a bit difficult. Especially since RiRi has been a vegetarian since last Fall and the rest of the family loves our traditional grilling meals. I’ve played around with a few different recipes here and there that she’s been happy with, but I wanted to make her a black bean burger that even the meat eaters in our house can enjoy. Whenever we go out to eat she’ll always order a garden burger or veggie burger, and she tried one that was a black bean burger and really enjoyed it. So I decided I’d make it my mission to come up with my own that we can all love, no more making one meal for her and one for the rest of the family!

A few weeks ago we bought Mr. Harris a new grill. He deserved it, we saw it on sale and agreed this was an early Father’s Day gift. It was a great size, and charcoal only. We were excited about that!

Well, I also discovered that you can purchase a Kingsford Original Twinpack at The Home Depot between 6/18-6/21 for only $9.88!! That price is insane! It’s just about half the price of what it normally sells for and it’s just in time for Father’s Day, which is great for our family since we like to hang out at home and entertain in our own backyard. I figured since we’d already gotten the grill for Father’s Day, I’d stock up on some charcoal! Of course he was happy, it doesn’t take much.

I went ahead and made RiRi her black bean burgers, but since they do have a bit of a kick to them I also made some hot dogs for the younger kids. This is a recipe my husband makes often and always receives many compliments. He actually marinates the hot dogs, and they are SO GOOD! So between the black bean burgers and the tasty hot dogs, we’re beginning our Father’s Day weekend early and just the way we like it. Good food and great family!

If you’re in the grilling mood this Father’s Day, you can head on over to your own The Home Depot for your bag of Kingsford Charcoal. Click here for the store nearest you.

Black Bean Burgers Ingredients:

1/2 medium yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 medium Granny Smith apple
3 cloves garlic
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 baby bella mushrooms
1 large egg
1 can low sodium black beans – rinsed, drained, patted dry

Chipotle Mayonnaise Ingredients:

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1.5 teaspoon chipotle sauce

Build Your Burger:

hamburger buns, toasted
chipotle mayonnaise
romaine lettuce
black bean patty
colby-jack thin sliced cheese
hot house tomato, cut into thin slices
red onion, cut into thin slices
avocado, sliced
bbq sauce (optional)

Directions:

Begin by combining the onion, bell pepper, apple and garlic in a food processor until blended. Remove all ingredients from the food processor and squeeze any excess liquid out. This will help the mixture not be so liquid. Place ingredients back in food processor and pulse 1-2 times with the crackers.

Next up is the cilantro and lime zest. Pulse once or twice until the cilantro is shredded.

Pulse all the spices in, then add the mushrooms.

Rinse black beans, then be sure to dry.

Add the beans to the processor last, pulse until they are roughly chopped. You don’t want them too smooth.
Once mixture is combined, divide into four sections and mold them into a patty shape on wax paper. Place on a flat surface on the wax paper and freeze for an hour. Once frozen, if you don’t plan on making them right away you can cut the wax paper with patties and store in freezer bags until ready to use. You can place them on the grill straight from the freezer, and this will help keep their shape.

Stack up the Kingsford charcoal in a pyramid shape, add lighter fluid and light your flame. Once the charcoal is about 3/4 gray, spread it around in the areas you want your heat.

Once grill is about 375-400 degrees, place the frozen patties on lightly sprayed foil directly above the heat of the grill.

Close the grill to allow the heat to stay in, and let the burgers cook. Since they are on foil and have been frozen it will take about 10-15 minutes on each side to fully cook.

Once you’ve flipped the patties and both sides are cooked through, add the cheese slices and leave the patties on the grill till cheese has melted.

This would also be great with a pepper jack cheese, go ahead and play around with different flavors!

Toast the buns lightly in a small pan with a bit of butter, that way the inside of the bun doesn’t get soggy and it adds a bit of depth to your burger. Top the bottom bun with chipotle mayo, lettuce, black bean burger patty topped with cheese.

Add another layer of the chipotle mayo on top of the cheese, then add tomato slices, onion, and avocado slices.

Spread a nice thick layer of chipotle mayo on the inside of the top bun so it drips down nicely once the top is on. You can also add some barbecue sauce or any other condiments you desire. However, I preferred it just like this.

I mean that’s a whole lot of YUM!! Serve with some pasta salad or fries.

Enjoy!

Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Perfect for summertime grilling, these black bean burgers are full of flavor topped with an easy chipotle mayonnaise!

Ingredients

Black Bean Burgers Ingredients:

1/2 medium yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 medium Granny Smith apple
3 cloves garlic
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 baby bella mushrooms
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 can low sodium black beans - rinsed, drained, patted dry

Chipotle Mayonnaise Ingredients:

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1.5 teaspoon chipotle sauce

Build Your Burger:

hamburger buns, toasted
chipotle mayonnaise
romaine lettuce
black bean patty
colby-jack thin sliced cheese
hot house tomato, cut into thin slices
red onion, cut into thin slices
avocado, sliced
bbq sauce (optional)

Instructions

Begin by combining the onion, bell pepper, apple and garlic in a food processor until blended. Remove all ingredients from the food processor and squeeze any excess liquid out. This will help the mixture not be so liquid. Place ingredients back in food processor and pulse 1-2 times with the crackers.
Next up is the cilantro and lime zest. Pulse once or twice until the cilantro is shredded.
Pulse all the spices in, then add the mushrooms.
Rinse black beans, then be sure to dry.
Add the beans to the processor last, pulse until they are roughly chopped. You don't want them too smooth.
Once mixture is combined, divide into four sections and mold them into a patty shape on wax paper. Place on a flat surface on the wax paper and freeze for an hour. Once frozen, if you don't plan on making them right away you can cut the wax paper with patties and store in freezer bags until ready to use. You can place them on the grill straight from the freezer, and this will help keep their shape.
Stack up the Kingsford charcoal in a pyramid shape, add lighter fluid and light your flame. Once the charcoal is about 3/4 gray, spread it around in the areas you want your heat.
Once grill is about 375-400 degrees, place the frozen patties on lightly sprayed foil directly above the heat of the grill.
Close the grill to allow the heat to stay in, and let the burgers cook. Since they are on foil and have been frozen it will take about 10-15 minutes on each side to fully cook.
Once you've flipped the patties and both sides are cooked through, add the cheese slices and leave the patties on the grill till cheese has melted.
This would also be great with a pepper jack cheese, go ahead and play around with different flavors!
Toast the buns lightly in a small pan with a bit of butter, that way the inside of the bun doesn't get soggy and it adds a bit of depth to your burger. Top the bottom bun with chipotle mayo, lettuce, black bean burger patty topped with cheese.
Add another layer of the chipotle mayo on top of the cheese, then add tomato slices, onion, and avocado slices.
Spread a nice thick layer of chipotle mayo on the inside of the top bun so it drips down nicely once the top is on. You can also add some barbecue sauce or any other condiments you desire. However, I preferred it just like this.
I mean that's a whole lot of YUM!! Serve with some pasta salad or fries.
Enjoy!

https://mamaharriskitchen.com/2015/06/black-bean-burgers-with-chipotle-mayonnaise/

If you’re still reading, I have a special bonus recipe for you! My husbands marinated hot dogs are always a winner, and I’m sharing the recipe here, in honor of him, for Father’s Day!

Marinated Hot Dog Ingredients:

1 package of quality hot dogs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon St. Louis BBQ Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper.

Directions:

Place all of the hot dogs in a dish that has a cover. Make 3-4 cuts on one side of the dog about halfway through at a 45 degree angle. Pour each sauce on top of the dogs, then each seasoning. Once seasoned, roll the dogs around with the seasoning, being sure all sides are seasoned and some of the seasonings are worked through into the cuts.

Place on top rack of grill, in indirect heat, and turn after about 3-4 minutes until cooked to your liking. Enjoy!

Tell me some of your favorite summertime grilling foods!

You can also find more recipe inspiration here. Kingsford is also on Facebook and Pinterest for more details and grilling fun!