Wow! I really dropped the ball (pun intended) on this one!!
Super Bowl Snacks! That’s what I should have done earlier this week. I really hadn’t thought about it because we are not really a “watch sports on tv” kind of people. We’re just not. That being said, you really don’t have to be a sports watcher to attend a Super Bowl party. Everyone loves a good Super Bowl party and the food (and commercials) that go along with it. Also Brent and Chels are hosting a Super Bowl party, so we have a party to go to.
I’m going to make this short and sweet. I will give you one recipe for a bean dip I make and then you may want to go back to my post titled, “It’s a Party and I’ll Snack if I Want To…” for some other quick snack ideas.
Bean Dip:
You’ll need an 8 x 8 pan or if you want to double this recipe you can do it in a 9 ½ x 13 pan.
Ingredients:
- 1 – 8 ounce container of guacamole. (see note below on *guacamole)
- 1 – 16 ounce can of refried beans (see note below on **refried beans)
- Seasoning*** for refried beans: You can use ½ packet of prepared taco seasoning (although many contain wheat) OR
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ – ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Dash or two of Cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1 pint (16 ounces) of salsa – strained
- 1 – 15 ounce can black beans (rinse well)
- Shredded lettuce, dice up: onion, sweet pepper (also can do up jalapeno if you like), tomato
- Shredded cheese (if you’re not me)
- Seasoned taco meat (if you’re not making this a meatless dish to pass)
- What to do:
- Spread guacamole in bottom of 8 x 8 pan.
- Combine seasonings with refried beans, mixing well. Spread over guacamole.
- I strain salsa in a colander for at least 10-15 minutes and scoop it out of the colander with a slotted spoon because if salsa is too runny it makes a mess in the dip. Spread salsa over top of refried beans.
- I then rinse the black beans in the same colander I just strained the salsa in. Run cool water over beans in colander until water runs clear. Shake them off well so you don’t get water in the dip.
- Cover top of dip with lettuce and fresh veggies.
Cover and refrigerate until serving with corn chips or beanito chips.
*Guacamole: If I have time I make my own guac. (that’s another post) but when I’m in a pinch I will buy either a guac in the store’s deli or pick up a package of Wholly Guacamole.( www.eatwholly.com )
**Refried Beans: I generally make this dip as a vegan version, meaning I have to buy the vegetarian refried beans, but you don’t have to.
***Seasonings for refried beans: The amounts given are approximations. I generally cook by smell so as I add the seasonings if I think it needs a little something more, I add it. I also will check taste with a couple chips or so.
Enjoy! Go team!!
Thanks for stopping!
Brenda
Disclaimer:
These recipes and tips are not guaranteed to work or be safe for everyone. Allergies are extremely complicated and vary for each individual. It is still your responsibility to read labels to ensure your safety. I cannot be held liable for any ill effects from using my tips to avoid your allergies. (Sorry guys, I don’t foresee any problems, but Momma’s gotta cover her backside, ya know? Just read your labels!)