Photo: Brett
Coomer, Houston Chronicle
Alert! This
is not a drill – there are just FIVE football games, college or pro, left on
the plate for the 2016-17 season. Doesn’t it feel like yesterday was the 1st
Sunday after Labor Day in which 32 NFL teams have aspirations of making a deep
run a the Super Bowl? Well, we are here, and this weekend brings us three
tremendous divisional round games, and one game that all but likely won’t be
close (played down the street in Foxborough). As you sit back on your couch
with friends and enjoy the full slate of Saturday and Sunday’s games, we
suggest you whip up one of the following easy-to-make and delicious slow cooker
recipes! [
Slow-Cooker
BBQ Dip
Only 15
minutes of prep is all you need to create this amazing combination of two smoky
and creamy cheese and chicken dips. All it takes is a red onion, cream cheese, shredded
chicken, green onion, a variety of spices and a tin foil divider to separate
your two dips! It’s perfect to put on the coffee table, finish the job with a
bag of Tostitos scoops and you are all set!
Slow-Cooker
Chili Mac ‘n Cheese Dip
Yes, this
looks as tasty as it sounds. A bit more complex and might take a bit more time
than the BBQ dip, but this is sure to be a smashing success. To start, combine canned
chili, onion, cheese, cream cheese, hot sauce, and 1/3 cup of lager beer into
the slow cooker. Cook for an hour on high. In another pot, bring water to a
boil, and cook the macaroni until al dente. Then mix macaroni into the slow
cooker and stir thoroughly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
Slow-Cooker
Buffalo Ranch Wings
If you were
putting together a power rankings of football foods, buffalo wings would be a
mortal lock to be in the top 3. This particular recipe is easy as can be. Place
the wings in a large slow cooker. In a separate large bowl, mix together buffalo
sauce, ranch seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over
chicken wings and stir to coat. Cover and cook on high 2 ½ to 3 hours. Heat the
broiler, and broil the wings for 5 minutes until crispy, garnish with chives
and ranch dressing.
Slow-Cooker
Chicken Enchilada Dip
This is a
perfect dish for enchilada and queso lovers. In the slow cooker, combine
shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, pepper jack, cream cheese, jalapeno, and
taco seasoning. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Stir until creamy, then
cook, covered, on low, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with your favorite brand of
chips!
The internet
is a vast place with thousands of amazing slow cooker style recipes. For more,
be sure to check out Delish! Enjoy the games, and Go Pats!