Football season in the South means that with every intense match-up, there is a pairing with an even better tailgate spread. Here are some easy to make, delicious recipes to bring to game day parties or any variety of fall festivity. Let’s dive right into it.
By Brooke Kaping
BACON BOW TIE CRACKERS
A four-ingredient recipe? Count me in. Not only is this recipe low cost, but it also is easy.
Buttery crackers and salty bacon slices are a match made in snack heaven. I’m a huge fan of anything wrapped in bacon. Seriously, take any food, wrap it in bacon and you’ve scored an instant winner in crunch time. These bacon-wrapped crackers might sound a bit unusual at first, but trust me — one bite, and you’ll realize just how brilliant this recipe is. They’re the perfect appetizer for game day or holiday gatherings.
RECIPE provided by The Cookie Rookie
INGREDIENTS:
• 3-4 dozen Club crackers
• 1 pound thin-sliced pepper bacon
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place an oven-safe wire cooling rack on top. Spray the rack with cooking spray.
2. Lay the crackers flat in rows on the wire rack.
3. Cut the bacon in half.
4. Place 1 teaspoon of cheese and/or brown sugar on each cracker.
5. Carefully wrap ½ slice of bacon around each cheese or sugar-covered cracker. (Be careful not to let the cheese or sugar fall off.)
6. Place the bacon-wrapped crackers seam-side down on the rack.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
8. If needed, broil the crackers for just 1-2 minutes at the very end to crisp and caramelize the bacon. Watch closely or the sugar will burn quickly. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
For more information, visit: thecookierookie.com/bacon-wrapped-crackers/.
HAM DELIGHTS
RECIPE provided by The Collar Find
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 packages of party rolls
• 1 pound thinly sliced ham
• 1 package white American sliced cheese (the individually wrapped ones, it melts the best of all!)
• 1 stick butter
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp of Worcestershire
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• ¼ finely chopped onion (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt the butter, add mustard, Worcestershire and poppy seeds.
2. Place half of the mixture on the bottom half of the bread.
3. Layer the ham and cheese, and onion.
4. Place the top half back on and use the rest of the butter mixture to coat.
5. Cover in foil and bake at 300 for 20 minutes.
Tip: Do not break the bread into individual rolls, slice them once baked.
For more information, visit: thecollarfind.com/thecollarfind-tailgating-tips-tailgate-ideas/.
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