{"id":41172,"date":"2021-11-19T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=41172"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:37:38","slug":"football-friday-tailgate-recipes-not-your-average-appetizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2021\/11\/19\/football-friday-tailgate-recipes-not-your-average-appetizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Friday Tailgate Recipes: Not Your Average Appetizer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Football Friday.\u00a0 Today we have Football Friday Tailgate Recipes: Not Your Average Appetizer. Did you save last week\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2021\/11\/12\/football-friday-tailgate-recipes-hot-toddies\/\" target=\"_self\">Hot Toddies<\/a>? While working on the tailgate recipes this season I have come across some interesting treats.\u00a0 These three were a little different than the average tailgate appetizer that I came across.\u00a0 I hope you enjoy the tasty treats and the all games this weekend.<\/p>\n<h2>Football Friday Tailgate Recipes: Not Your Average Appetizer<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemontreedwelling.com\/jalapeno-popper-wonton-cups\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jalape\u00f1o Popper Wonton Cups<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 wonton wrappers, *I found them in the produce section of my local grocery store<\/li>\n<li>4 oz. cream cheese softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd c. sour cream<\/li>\n<li>12 oz. bacon, cooked &amp; crumbled (reserve 2 tablespoons)<\/li>\n<li>1 c. shredded cheddar cheese, reserve 2 tablespoon<\/li>\n<li>3-4 jalape\u00f1os, seeded and chopped (**for more spice, do not remove all the seeds)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_1\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_2\">Spray muffin pan with cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_3\">Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup; bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_4\">Remove from oven and cool slightly.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_5\">In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, and chopped jalape\u00f1os.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_6\">Spoon filling into wonton cups, then sprinkle with reserved bacon and cheese.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_145_7\">Return to oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until wontons are golden brown and cheese is melted.<\/li>\n<li>There are lots of tasty hints and alternative ingredients in the link above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydaymadefresh.com\/spicy-chicken-cheeseballs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spicy Chicken Cheeseballs<\/a><\/h3>\n<article class=\"post-3097 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-all-holidays category-appetizers-snacks category-chicken-recipes category-christmas-holidays category-game-day-recipes category-new-years-holidays category-recipes category-thanksgiving mv-content-wrapper entry\" aria-label=\"Spicy Chicken Cheeseballs\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\" data-content-ads-inserted=\"true\">\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups all-purpose baking mix Bisquick or Arrowhead Mills brands have both been tested<\/li>\n<li>1 pound ground chicken<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons Tapatio Salsa Picante hot sauce<\/li>\n<li>4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon oregano<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>dash of salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"mv_create_63_1\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_63_2\">Mix together all of the ingredients in a large bowl, either by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_63_3\">Once combined, form into small balls, approx 1 inch in diameter.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_63_4\">Place on a prepared baking sheet, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown with an internal temperature of 165 degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>More Helpful Hints:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow the recipe mixing the ingredients, forming the balls, and placing them on a parchment-lined (or wax paper-lined, if you aren\u2019t baking now) baking sheet. Pop in the freezer for two hours, to flash freeze them. Remove from the freezer, toss into a freezer-safe zip-top bag, and freeze until ready to bake. When you\u2019re ready to bake, place on a lined baking sheet, and add an additional 10 minutes to your baking time.<\/p>\n<p>You can bake these ahead of time, allow them to cool completely, and freeze in a freezer-safe zip-top bag. When ready to heat and serve, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and into a preheated 350-degree oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until heated through.<\/p>\n<p>These are perfectly tasty when served at room temperature, but you can reheat these easily in a 350 degree preheated oven in about 6 to 8 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/dashofsanity.com\/easy-pretzel-hot-dogs-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Pretzel Dogs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">raw<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen dinner rolls<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">defrost them according to package directions<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hot dogs {all beef is our preference}<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coarse salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ketchup and\/or honey mustard sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19154-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Defrost rolls according to package directions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19154-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Roll each dinner roll into an 18-inch rope. Wind each one around a hot dog from top to bottom.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19154-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Press the dough onto itself at the top and bottom so it doesn&#8217;t unroll.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19154-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Boil 3 quarts of water. Carefully pour soda into boiling water. Place 2 wrapped pretzel dogs into the water for about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon to a cooling rack. Repeat until all pretzel dogs are boiled. Place boiled pretzel dogs on a sprayed baking sheet.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19154-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine egg and water and mix well. Brush pretzel dogs with egg wash and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 450\u00b0F 6-8 minutes or until dark golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>On The Menu<\/h3>\n<p>See you next week for another Friday Football Friday Tailgate Recipe.\u00a0 On the menu next Friday it is a surprise, AGAIN. I haven\u2019t decided which direction to go with my next recipe.\u00a0 I hope you get to enjoy all the football games this weekend!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Football Friday.\u00a0 Today we have Football Friday Tailgate Recipes: Not Your Average Appetizer. Did you save last week\u2019s Hot Toddies? 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