LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (February 4, 2012) - Super Bowl Sunday is the time to forget about your diet and splurge on delicious food.
If you are looking for something a little different than just chips and dip, Cynthia Malik with Pulaski Tech's Culinary School has some creative and easy recipes to make for the game.
Potato Skins
Ingredients
Baked potatoes, cold
Chili
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Green onion, sliced
Oil for frying
Salt and pepper as needed
Directions
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the middle of the potato. Deep fry at 350°F until browned. Place on a paper towel to drain and season with salt and pepper immediately. Fill the skins with chili, top with cheese and place in an oven to melt the cheese. Top with green onion and serve.
Cajun Chicken and Vegetable Pinwheels
Ingredients
Herb cream cheese
Burrito size tortillas
Cajun seasoning
Chicken breasts
Mushrooms, sliced
Onion, sliced
Green and red peppers, sliced
Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Season chicken with Cajun seasoning liberally. Bake in the oven or cook in a skillet on medium heat, covered, until done all the way through. Cool and slice. Saute the onions, peppers and mushrooms until almost done. Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Square off the tortillas. Spread the herb cream cheese on the entire tortilla. Spread out the cooked chicken and mushrooms. Starting on one end, roll the tortilla and slice. A toothpick will hold it together.
Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. Italian sausage
2 eggs
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
1 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 jar Marinara Sauce
12 rolls
Fresh spinach as needed
Directions
Mix ground beef, sausage, eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper. Form into 1 1/2" meatballs and press to form a patty. Brown in 1/3 cup salad oil. Add to sauce and simmer, about 30 minutes to an hour. Slice rolls in half lengthwise and toast in a warm oven. Place the patties on the bun and top with fresh spinach.