‘Tis the season for football and tailgating, oh my! While hamburgers and hot dogs will always be tailgating favorites, here are a couple of recipes that will sure to be a touchdown!
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
This sandwich is a great combination of spicy and savory buffalo chicken with sweet and buttery Hawaiian rolls. This dish will be a winner on game day!
Ingredients:
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2 to 2 ½ cups of cooked chicken
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1 pkg. of 12 count Package of Kings Hawaiian Rolls
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1 cup ranch dressing
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¼ cup hot sauce
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4 Tbsp butter
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1 tsp poppyseeds
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
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Place Kings Hawaiian Rolls in a 9x13 Baking Dish.
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In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ranch, and hot sauce.
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Spread chicken mixture on bottom half of rolls.
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Top with shredded cheese and remaining half of rolls.
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Melt butter and mix the poppy seeds into the butter. Drizzle over tops the of rolls.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Recipe Website Link: https://www.passionforsavings.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders-recipe-hawaiian-rolls/
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
While most spinach and artichoke dips can have excess calories, this recipe substitutes those things with healthier options that have just as much flavor, and are a fan favorite!
Ingredients:
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1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
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1½ cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
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6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
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½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
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In a medium saucepan, heat spinach, artichokes and 1 cup of water until tender.
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Drain liquid from spinach and artichokes, removing excess moisture with paper towels.
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Microwave cream cheese for one minute in a small, microwave-safe bowl.
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In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Serve warm with choice of raw vegetables (e.g., carrots, broccoli, celery, radishes, jicama, kohlrabi or zucchini).
Link of recipe website: health.clevelandclinic.org/recipe-heart-healthy-spinach-artichoke-dip/
