Super Bowl Sips and Dips!

The big day is approaching! Are you ready for the Super Bowl?

If there's one thing people love more than watching those crazy commercials, it's digging in to some great food during the game. Whether you're having a big party or just enjoying the game at home by yourself, I've got two fabulous and easy dips for you to enjoy!

Guacamole Dip

3 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 tbs sour cream

2 (3 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

2 tbs salsa (I use Tostitos Chunky Salsa)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic salt

1/4 tsp onion powder

In a small bowl, mix the avocados, sour cream, cream cheese and salsa. Mix to desired consistency, then add salt, pepper, garlic salt and onion powder, stirring to blend completely. Cover and chill in your refrigerator for 1/2 hour before serving. 

*Serving tip: I love this dip with Tostitos "Hint of Lime" chips. While I don't particularly like these chips on their own, they go really well with this cool, creamy guacamole variation!

Artichoke Dip

1 can (8 oz) artichoke hearts, chopped

1 cup olive oil mayo

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tbs garlic powder, or to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a baking dish until blended, and place in preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until bubbly. 

*Serving tip: This dip goes well with pita chips or tortilla chips, but you can also use Ruffles or Wavy Lays.

Now that you've got some food ideas, you'll need some great drinks! For an easy, pre-made margarita (but very tasty - this is my favorite pre-made mix!) to go with your mexican-inspired guacamole dip, try Jose Cuervo's Golden Margarita mix (http://www.cuervo.com/products/golden-margaritas.aspx). 

If you're not a margarita person or you simply prefer beer on Superbowl Sunday, change it up with a Blue Moon Winter Sampler. You'll get 3 each of the original Blue Moon, Pale Moon, Winter Abbey Ale and, my personal favorite, the Spiced Amber Ale. Yum!

 

Check back in with me on Thursday, where I'll give you a recipe for Taco Sliders that are perfect for entertaining - and ridiculously delicious!

Cheers!