Tips for the big day:

Get your hands on as many slow cookers as you can. Borrow from family, friends and neighbors if they can spare them. It really helps when everything is prepared ahead of time and the food is hot & tasty right when you need it.

If you can’t get the crocks you need, keep fully prepared food in oven safe dishes, wrap tops in foil and leave in low heat oven to stay warm.

Here are a few tasty dips you may want to try, what’s a Superbowl party without plenty of dip? Caution: cholesterol counts will likely skyrocket.

Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
1 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3 TBS chopped fresh chives
3 tsp tabasco sauce

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended. Heat for about 8 minutes in microwave on medium heat, stir well every 2 to 3 minutes. Once cheese is hot and fully melted–it’s ready to serve.

Olive Garden Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip

1 cup artichoke hearts (chopped)
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
dash ground pepper

• Over medium heat simmer spinach and artichoke hearts in one cup of water. Heat until tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain well when done.
• Heat cream cheese for 1 minute in the microwave. Add spinach and artichokes, mixing well.
• Stir in rest of ingredients, combining well.
• Serve hot with crackers or toasted bread for dipping.

Tasty Shrimp Dip

1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 TBS Worcestershire sauce
3 TBS dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp onion salt
1 1/2 tsp celery salt
1 pinch garlic salt
1 (4 oz) can small shrimp, drained

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended, leaving shrimp to be folded in last. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is better).

Crockpot Salsa Dip

2 lbs Velveeta cheese
2 lbs hamburger, cooked and drained
1 large jar Salsa (hot is more flavorful, but use your favorite)
1 large onion, finely chopped

Directions:

• Set cheese on bottom of crock pot so it will melt first, add the rest on top. Stir as cheese melts, eventually all ingredients will be well blended. Serve when hot. Try with taco/tortilla chips or corn chips.

Yummy Crab Dip

1 pkg Cream Cheese
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1 can Crabmeat (6 ounces)
2 TBS Ketchup
2 Green Onions, chopped
1 TBS hopped Parsley (optional)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper

• Drain the can of crabmeat and flake with a fork. Add ketchup, green onions, parsely, salt and pepper to the crabmeat-mix very well. In a separate bowl blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Then add to the above ingredients and beat until light and fluffy. Chill first for best flavor.

And don’t forget the Spinach Dip Recipe which is delicious served in a Sourdough bread bowl.

Superbowl Snack Ideas:

See this recipe for Pimiento Olive & Cheese Spread slathered over a loaf of french bread, broil then serve.

Finger foods: Chicken wings, skewered meatballs, stuffed mini-pita pockets, pizza buns

Hot & filling: Chili is a Superbowl favorite, make sure to have lots of crusty buns to go with this dish

Snacks: Chips, pretzels, veggies, mixed nuts, hot buttered popcorn

Sweets: Squares, cookies and slices of loaf cakes

Beverages: Lots of pop and juices–and whatever else you like ;)–just make sure to be well stocked with ice because I can g-uarant-ee no one will volunteer to do an ice run in the middle of the game!

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