With Super Bowl XLVI just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Super Bowl party and menu. Instead of stressing over what you should serve, take it easy this year with these delicious fuss free cheese dip recipes.
Since the Super Bowl takes place in early February, some of your party guests might be keeping to their resolve to lose weight. You can substitute low fat cheeses in any of these recipes so that they don’t break their diet resolutions.
When hosting a party remember these six simple steps for party success:
1) Make sure your audio/video setup is functioning properly before the big day.
2) Find a spot to park the remote so that you (and your co-host) know exactly where to find it at critical moments.
3) Provide a variety of scrumptious snacks, like the cheese dip recipes below.
4) Have a variety of cold and hot dishes so that your stovetop and crock pot don’t max out
5) Have more than enough cold beers and beverages.
6) Speaking of cold….be sure to stock up on ice in advance (it stores well on the back porch in coolers).
I LOVE the tip about knowing where the remote is at all times. Usually it’s glued to my husband’s hand :-). But I suppose it can easily be misplaced, especially in a home full of people.
Bring On the Cheese Dip!
Every chip or cracker deserves a dance with a delicious cheesy dip. For a Super Bowl party – or any party – you can’t go wrong with cheese. You can modify these cheese dip recipes any way you wish, adding ingredients like chili, bacon, beans or salsa. While you can’t make your team win, you can serve up a winning party menu.
Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Dip
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
1 tub (8 oz.) cream cheese spread
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup finely shredded Italian five-cheese blend
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/3 cup chopped red peppers
1/3 cup chopped green peppers
Whole wheat crackers
Directions:
Heat oven to 350ºF.
Mix first 2 ingredients until well blended; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
Top with next 4 ingredients.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until dip is heated through and shredded cheese is melted. Serve with crackers.
Italian Veggie & Cheese Dip
Servings: 40
Ingredients:
1 small eggplant, chopped
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped red peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing
1 zucchini, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Multi-grain chips or crackers
Directions:
Cook and stir eggplant, onions, peppers and garlic in dressing in large skillet on medium heat 8 minutes.
Stir in zucchini and tomatoes; cover. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Serve with the chips.
Fiesta Chicken & Cheese Dip
Servings: 32
Ingredients:
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 pkt. (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup four cheese Mexican finely shredded, divided
4 green onions, sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
Tortilla chips
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F.
Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Stir in chicken, 1/2 cup shredded cheese and onions.
Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
Bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese, tomatoes and olives. Serve with tortilla chips.
Mmmm… I cannot wait to try these recipes. I’m especially excited about the Fiesta Chicken and Cheese dip.
Are YOU planning a Super Bowl party this year? If so, what special dishes do you like to serve your guests? If you enjoy attending Super Bowl parties, what are your favorite types of foods?
Kimberly
Shaundra says
I want to try all of these!! I have almost all of the ingredients for the pepperoni one already 😀
Jackie says
Dips are my weakness….I can make a meal of them! The Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Dip sounds really good. Thanks for sharing the recipes!
Teresa says
All I can say is yum yum. Thanks for sharing.
Betty Baez says
Wow I love dips any kind actually lol, thanks I definitely have to try these out!
tamra childers says
I’ve never heard of the Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Dip before it looks great, thanks for sharing.