Gameday Tater Skins Recipe 
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One of the most popular appetizers to start off a meal, waiting for kickoff or anywhere else people gather is Potato Skins. While there are several steps involved, they really are very simple to make. If you have never made them before gameday is a great day to start, or even if you have maybe I have new technique you’d like to try. Look for long potatoes with a small diameter rather than large potatoes like you would use for baked potatoes. You can also pre-bake potatoes and finish the broiling steps just before guests arrive to heat them.

This is a basic recipe but add more flavor and finish these potato skins off by topping them with scallions, a dollop of chili, plain or flavored sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced ham, or something outside the box – olives or capers.

Ingredients:

• 8 small to medium Russet potatoes
• 8 oz. shredded Colby and Cheddar blend.
• ½ stick salted butter
• ¼ to ½ cup crumbled bacon pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: chives

Directions:

1. Wash potatoes thoroughly, dry well.
2. Preheat oven to 400°
3. Poke 4-5 holes in each potato with a fork.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
5. Remove from oven, allow to cool just enough to be handled.
6. Using a sharp knife slice each potato in half.
7. Take a spoon and remove about 75% of each potatoes inside, take care to keep skin intact.
8. Melt butter, and brush on both sides of potato.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Place potatoes back on baking sheet and under broiler set to high for 6-8 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and fill the cavity of each potato with cheese, and crumbled bacon.
12. Place back under broiler until cheese is melted an bubbly.
13. Serve with plain sour cream and a sour cream that has been mixed with chives to give your guests dipping options.

Don’t forget these other Football Gameday Appetizers:

• Filet Mignon Bites with Bernaise Sauce – Pin it to Pinterest
• Kickin’ Queso Dip RecipeKickin’ Queso Dip Recipe – Pin it to Pinterest
• Whiskey & BBQ Meatballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Sweet N’ Sassy Buffalo Wings Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Fifty Yard Line Guacamole Dip Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Brownie Footballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Coffee-Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats Recipe – Pin to Pinterest

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Gameday Kickin’ Queso Dip Recipe
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“Are you ready for some football?” Because I sure am! If you are gearing up for the big game and perhaps hosting your own party you will want to check back everyday this week for some awesome recipes. Every day for the next 7 days I will be posting a recipe to help you with planning your menu, tasty party favorites with a flavor twist. You will find dips, appetizers, and even a couple of dessert items for the sweet tooth to include in your big spread.

Today check out a dip that makes an appearance at every party we have – birthdays, holidays, and yes of course football parties. It is simple to make and is usually half gone before I can even get it out of the pan into a serving bowl. It is thick, and hearty, and a bit spicy but even the kids love it. I guarantee once you make it, it will be requested at every party and you forever be know as “The Queso Lady” and be required to show that you have made it before you are allowed to enter the party.

Be sure and serve this with a big bowl of thick chips, this isn’t a sissy dip and may break a lesser chip with its brute strength. If by some odd chance you have any leftover or if you want to make it in advance it reheats beautifully.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 pkg. Mild roll sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean)
• 1-16 oz. package Velveeta
• ¾ can Rotel with Green Chiles
• 1-15 oz. Salsa Con Queso
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat brown sausage and ground beef until thoroughly cooked.
2. Drain off excess oil.
3. Chop Velveeta into squares about 2×2” and add to meat in pan.
4. Stir in Rotel, Salsa Con Queso, and pepper.
5. Reduce heat to low, and stir frequently until all cheeses have melted and until warmed throughout.
6. Serve with a hearty tortilla chip.

Don’t forget these other Football Gameday Appetizers:

• Filet Mignon Bites with Bernaise Sauce – Pin it to Pinterest
• Tater Skins Recipe – Pin it to Pinterest
• Whiskey & BBQ Meatballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Sweet N’ Sassy Buffalo Wings Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Fifty Yard Line Guacamole Dip Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Brownie Footballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
• Coffee-Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats Recipe – Pin to Pinterest

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.