Game Day Bites & Blog Buzz

Are you ready for some football? Well, ready or not – the biggest game of the year is right around the corner. And I have a little confession to make. I’m not a huge sports fan. I really just want to get in on the food.

(We’re all friends here, so I know you won’t judge me.)

Anyway, no matter how you feel about the actual game, it’s a great excuse to get together with a few friends, enjoy some fab finger foods and keep an eye out for the best commercials.

This week, I’m really excited to share that two blogs – The Food Addicts and Eclectic Recipes – featured Tastefully Simple products as great game day appetizers. See the delish recipes and learn more about these cool blogs on our website at: http://www.tastefullysimple.com/tryourrecipes/foodbloggers.aspx.

Of course, I couldn’t resist playing around with a couple appetizer recipes from our website, too. Check out the easy recipes below, courtesy of Elissa Hancks (IA) and Tricia Schager (IL). These snacks are simple, delicious and guaranteed to make your whole crowd go wild. (Come on … you had to know that one sports pun was coming. A girl only has so much self-control.)

Game on, people – enjoy!

j*a*N*e

Cheesy Onion Bread

Submitted by Elissa Hancks (IA)

Ingredients

Bountiful Beer Bread Mix^®
12 oz. carbonated beverage (not fruit flavored)
¼ cup Onion Onion™
4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
½ tsp. Seasoned Salt
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
3 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

Blend bread mix and beverage together; add Onion Onion™ and cheese. Spread in greased 9 x 5 loaf pan. Sprinkle seasonings over batter; pour melted butter evenly over the top. Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes. Cool. Makes 14 servings.

Mediterranean Onion Dip

Submitted by Tricia Schager (IL)

Ingredients

2 tsp. Garlic Garlic™
1 diced roasted red pepper
2 Tbsp. Onion Onion™
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
8 oz. softened cream cheese
½ cup sour cream
10 pitted Kalamata olives

Directions

Combine all ingredients in food processor; process until smooth and well-blended. Place in serving bowl; chill 30 minutes. Garnish with additional sprinkle of Onion Onion™ if desired. Serve with Bountiful Beer Bread^®, pita wedges or Italian bread. Makes 8-10 servings.