From the 'Burg to Your Kitchen

It’s almost time for the Super Bowl – less than two weeks away. If you’re not attending the Super Bowl Party put on by the United Methodist Church that is being held from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you might be having a party of your own and of course, you need food to make. Here are two of my favorite recipes to serve at any party.

Cheesy Pizza Rolls

Ingredients:

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

1/2 cup pasta sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni

1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly-floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle. Brush with pasta sauce to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage and Parmesan. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side, pinch seam to seal. Cut into 8 slices. Place in a greased 9 inch round baking pan, cut side down. Bake 20 minutes, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with more pasta sauce.

Chili Queso Dip

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. pork sausage

1 small onion, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 can chili con carne without beans

1 can – 10.75 oz. cream of mushroom soup

1 can – 10 oz. diced tomatoes and green chiles – drained

1 jar – 4 oz. diced pimentos – drained

1 package – 2 lbs. Velveeta cheese

Tortilla chips

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage with onion, jalapenos, and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumbling meat. Using a spoon, transfer to crock pot. Stir in chili, soup, tomatoes, pimentos, and cheese.

Cook, covered, on low until heated through for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve with chips!