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The Superbowl is taking place on February 2, 2014 and I have been writing a lot about my favorite snacks and foods for the big game. Hormel has shared some of Leigh Anne Tuohy’s entertainment tips for the big day. Leigh Anne Tuohy is a football and entertaining expert, she was also the inspiration behind the hit film “The Blind Side”.
Here are her top 5 tips:
- Always smile. Don’t let your guests know you are stressed-bring a smile and remember it’s not what you do for someone, it’s what they think you do for them.
- Delegate! People are always asking how they can help, so give everyone something to do. Even if it is something as simple as pouring the wine or putting napkins on the table, it’s one less thing for you to worry about.
- Tailgating means potluck in the south. Le everyone bring something-but have some guidelines. Create a theme for your party. It gives people the opportunity to be creative and lightens the load on you.
- Don’t sweat the small stuff. My mother always taught me if you have friends, great lighting, and good music then you have a party. Use old Christmas lights for lighting, plug in your iPhone for instant music, and use cut flowers from your backyard for decoration. You will be amazed how pretty it looks and how simple it can be.
- Plan ahead. Do what you can the night before. Have everything in containers and ready to go-you mayor always have much time to prepare before a game, and you want to enjoy as much time with friends and family.
Leigh Anne Tuohy has put together some of her game day favorites for the big game.
Spicy Chili Dip
- 1 (16-ounce) package pasteurized processed cheese product
- 1 (16-ounce) jar Chi-Chi’s salsa
- 1 (15-ounce) can Hormel Chili No Beans
- 1 (12-ounce) package Hormel Little Sizzlers pork sausage links, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- Tortilla chips
In saucepan over low heat, combine processed cheese and salsa. Heat and stir until cheese is melted. Add chili, cooked sausage and cream cheese. Heat thoroughly. Serve in slow cooker with tortilla chips. Serves 16.
Ham It Up:
2 (12-ounce) packages dinner rolls
1 cup butter, softened
1 onion, grated
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (8-ounce) packages Hormel Natural Choice cooked deli ham
12 slices Swiss cheese
Heat oven to 350°F. Slice each package of dinner rolls horizontally in half. In bowl, combine butter, onion, poppy seeds, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Spread mixture over bottom of rolls. Top with ham and cheese slices. Cover with top of rolls. Wrap in foil and place on baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Serves 12.
Cheesy Loaf:
1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped Hormel Cure 81chopped ham
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
¼ cup Chi-Chi’s diced green chilies
Heat oven to 350°F. Cut thin slice from top of bread loaf. Remove center from bread loaf, leaving ½-inch wall; reserve removed bread. In bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Fill bread shell with ham mixture. Place top of bread over ham mixture. Wrap loaf in foil. Place on baking sheet. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until hot. Serve dip with reserved bread and/or tortilla chips. Serves 8.
Will you be trying Leigh Anne Tuohy’s recipes for the big game?