Thread: Football Foods for Frau and Friends

So I'm looking for inspiration for tomorrow. Having some friends over to watch the game and as tradition in my circle of friends for any gathering, it will be a food fest as well. But I want something new to try and I'm not coming up with anything I'm sold on.

We've recently done chili, chili verde, tacos, sour cream chicken enchiladas, chicken noodle soup, pulled pork sammiches, burgers, steak, roasted chicken, baked ham, a nachos bar....and probably more I'm not remembering.

Anyone have any suggestions, preferably crowd friendly?

I was going to suggest chili when I saw the thread topic..I like doing chili and having dogs for chili dogs with onions and cheese...actually you just about hit on everything I could come up with...

I also need to start thinking of things to fix...I try to get things ready ahead of time for us..the crockpot helps a lot.I will think on it and post some ideas if I come up with any.

Sometimes I get lazy and just order out.

I just thought of one..something my daughter and I love but hubby doesn't...ever fix taco soup? It's good with tortilla chips.

BBQ chicken, wings, brats, sub sandwiches, pizza of course....

Brats with kraut and mustard...have with baked beans and/or potato salad or whatever sides you like.

Brisket is also a good idea and can be made ahead of time.

Originally Posted by KCL

I just thought of one..something my daughter and I love but hubby doesn't...ever fix taco soup? It's good with tortilla chips.

I haven't but it sounds delicious and right up my alley! Do you have a good recipe?

hot wings w/ celery

grilled steak tips w/ baked beans

pulled pork sandwiches

bbq ribs

chili

On those cold days, I like to make a big pot of cajun chicken and sausage gumbo served over rice!

Originally Posted by BigDaddyBronco

BBQ chicken, wings, brats, sub sandwiches, pizza of course....

Mmmmm......sammiches and pizza. Wings are out, as most of my friends make WAY better wings than I do.

I'm gonna have to start planning a menu for upcoming games. This'll be great.

Originally Posted by Nomad

On those cold days, I like to make a big pot of cajun chicken and sausage gumbo served over rice!

Oh yum. I've never tried my hand at gumbo. Sounds good though!

potato skins....you can just bake a bunch of taters slice in 1/2 then scoop out about 1/2 the tater center,throw a little butter on the remains and rebake for a few minutes to crisp (a little)
then save all the inards for mashed taters later.(or have a mashed potato fight if the broncos lo..can't say it)
throw out some salsa,bacon bits,sour cream,green onion,cheese,chili,broccoli w/ cheese sauce is good...pretty much whatever sounds good.
it's filling...cheap and yummy

Originally Posted by frauschieze

Oh yum. I've never tried my hand at gumbo. Sounds good though!

It's awesome, imo, especially on those cold days!! here's a recipe!!

http://www.tonychachere.com/recipesa...peName=Chicken, Andouille, and Smoked Sausage Gumbo

Originally Posted by frauschieze

I haven't but it sounds delicious and right up my alley! Do you have a good recipe?

I use 2 pounds of ground beef.
2 pkgs of taco seasoning
1 pkg of the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix..sounds odd but that's what it calls for
I can of yellow hominy...drained
2 cans of beans...I use kidney and pinto beans...drained
2 cans of Rotel
1 can chopped green chillies
1 large chopped onion
1 and a half cups of water

I brown the meat with the onion and then add the pkgs of taco seas and ranch mix...then add the the rest of the stuff...stir it up good and let it simmer.

This is how I make mine..there are some different recipes on the internet.

How about a big pan of home made lasagna? I'm making myself hungry here.
Or spaghetti with Italian sausage sauce with garlic bread...mmmm..lol

Originally Posted by KCL

How about a big pan of home made lasagna? I'm making myself hungry here.
Or spaghetti with Italian sausage sauce with garlic bread...mmmm..lol

Man, I'm STARVING right now, thinking about all this great sounding food.

I was going to make egg salad sandwiches for dinner but now I might have to actually cook.

tomorrow i am making "enchilasagna"

i take corn tortillas lightly fried in butter and smeared with refried beans cover the bottom and up the sides of a huge baking dish.
throw on a layer of diced pork (sauted) or chicken or ground beef.
then some grated cheese (pepper jack or a mix of colby/jack chedder whatever)
some salsa or enchilada sauce
repeat until pan is almost full.
then top (or serve with )
shredded lettuce
sour cream
diced jalepenos]
green chiles
black olive