From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

Football season is in playoff mode and so are my recipes. Unfortunately, my team did not make the playoffs this season but that still doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the sport that I love the most – football. The Super Bowl is less than one month away – so here’s to a couple weeks of some easy but tasty recipes that are sure to spruce up your Super Bowl party.

Slow Cooker Pizza Dip

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. ground beef

1/2 lb. pork sausage

1 can – 28 ounces – crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 garlic clove, minced

3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Warm garlic bread

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Transfer meat to a slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients except garlic bread. Cook, covered on low for 2-3 hours. Serve with garlic bread.

Championship Bean Dip

Ingredients:

1 can – 16 ounces refried beans

1 cup picante sauce

1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 cup sour cream

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

Tortilla chips

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Transfer to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips.