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3 Perfect Game-Day Recipes

by Butler Nissan

Football season is in full swing and the Butler Nissan team is gearing up to watch their favorite teams with friends and family. But half the fun of getting together to watch the game is food! You can never go wrong with the traditional fried wings and pizza combo, but these recipes will be something to remember. Try one (or all three) the next time your team is playing, for good luck.

Best Baked Chicken Wings

Love wings but want something a little different (and healthier) for game day? Try these baked wings from The Cookie Rookie. The seasoning is the perfect balance and you can dip them in your favorite wing sauce or dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 10 chicken wingettes just means tips removed, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil. Dot the foil with the butter, there is no need to melt it ahead of time but you can if you would like.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  4. Coat both sides of each wing fully in the flour mixture and place on the baking sheet. Make sure the butter pieces are evenly spaced out among the wings.
  5. Bake wings for 30 minutes.
  6. Turn wings over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until crispy and fully cooked.
  7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Hot Italian Party Sandwiches

These sandwiches from Taste of Home are the perfect finger food for a game-day party. They're small enough to eat during a commercial break, and you can customize them with your favorite deli meats, cheeses, and condiments. However, we think the original recipe is fantastic.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 6 slices part-skim mozzarella or provolone cheese
  • 6 thin slices deli ham
  • 9 thin slices hard salami
  • 6 thin slices deli pastrami
  • 1-1/4 cups giardiniera
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressing
  • Pepperoncini

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-inch. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

Million Dollar Dip

If you love cheese balls but don't want the hassle of forming them into a ball, the Million Dollar Dip from Southern Living will be your new favorite. This recipe perfectly captures the rich, creamy flavor and the delightful crunch of almonds. Hearty bacon gives it a salty balance and your guests will be demanding you share the recipe with them. Serve it with your favorite crackers or veggies.

Ingredients

  • 4 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (7 1/2-oz.) pkg. chive-and-onion cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Stir together mayonnaise and cream cheese in a medium bowl until fully combined.
  3. Fold in bacon, Cheddar, almonds, and scallions. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

We hope you try one of these delicious recipes while you're cheering on your favorite team this season. Team up with Butler Nissan today if you're ready to purchase a new vehicle. Our talented sales professionals will guide you from test drive to take home, and even beyond.