The Super Bowl is approaching on Sunday and the nation will gather around the TV to watch the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos battle it out. For college students, it’s a night to hang out with friends and eat good food. Here are a few quick recipes students can create to contribute to the celebrations.
Snacking up for the Super Bowl
Hosting a Super Bowl party can be stressful enough. Here are a few easy steps to make quick and delicious crescent pizza pockets to satisfy a hungry crowd.
In football, a pocket is the area behind the line of scrimmage where the quarterback is protected from rushing defenders. But off the field, a pocket can be a delicious stuffed roll filled with pepperoni and cheese.
Ingredients
1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 cup pizza sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (24 slices)
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Unroll dough on cookie sheet and separate into four rectangles. Press each rectangle into 6 by 4 inch rectangles, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on half of each rectangle within 1 inch of the edge. Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons of cheese, then top with six slices of pepperoni.
4. Fold dough diagonally over filling and firmly press edges with fork to seal. Then sprinkle each triangle with 1/4 teaspoon grated cheese.
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5. With a fork, prick the top of each to allow steam to escape. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Serve warm.
Source: pillsbury.com
Football bites
Cheering for your favorite team can work up an appetite. These football bites are quick, easy to make and are perfect for the theme.
Ingredients
One box of crackers
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Thin slices of sausage
Thin slices of cheddar cheese
Ranch dressing
Directions
1. Use an aluminum can or cookie cutter to shape the cheddar and sausage slices into individual football shapes.
2. Assemble the football bites by layering cheddar and summer sausage atop the crackers.
3. Pour ranch dressing into a Ziplock bag, and then use scissors to snip a very small triangle from one of the bottom corners.
Pipe the dressing onto the cheddar to complete the football bites by designing the stitches.
Source: gimmesomeoven.com
Puppy chow
Even though the Super Bowl won’t be featuring the Detroit Lions, puppy chow is something everyone can enjoy. After a few quick steps, students will be able to enjoy a chocolaty and creamy snack.
Ingredients
One box of crispy rice cereal squares.
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
Directions
1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth.
2. Remove from heat and add cereal. Stir until the cereal is completely coated.
3. Pour confectioners’ sugar into large plastic bag, add coated cereal and shake until well coated in the sugar. Store in airtight container.
Source: allrecipes.com
