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    12 Great Appetizers for Game Day

    February 10, 2023 By Patrick Leave a Comment

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    Need some munchers for game day?  You're in the right place!
     
    Here are 12 great options to consider for the middle of the appetizer table.  Yes, there are plenty of tasty, conventional options, but I've also included a sneaky sleeper in the list....soup! 
     
    Make the Mexican Bean Soup along with any of the appetizers and you've got a full meal on hand for your friends and family.  It's an easy way to ensure that nobody goes home hungry.   
     
    Okay, I hope you find some good stuff in this list.  Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about these dishes. 
     
    Click the name of the recipe and it will take you to a page on this site where you can print out the step-by-step instructions. 
     

    Guacamole and Salsa for 10-20 Peeps

    Two homemade Salsas and a freshly made Guacamole?  Sold!  This is a great option for a crew of endless munchers.  The Salsas are delicious and your peeps will instantly notice the massive upgrade compared to store-bought versions. 
     
    Need some munchers for a big crew? This Guacamole and Salsa for 10-20 Happy People will get the job done!
     

    Chipotle Cheese Bean Dip

    This is a cheesy, chipotle-infused concoction that disappears fast so try to unveil it at the most opportune moment.  Half-time?! 
     
    Serve up this Chipotle and Cheese Bean Dip straight from the oven and you'll make some friends for life! Don't forget to add some salsa or roasted tomatoes, it makes a huge difference. So good! mexicanplease.com
     

    Black Bean Nachos

    Nachos!  Can there be a more appropriate dish for game day?  The simple combo of chips, cheese, and these chipotle-infused black beans is all you need for an epic batch of Nachos, so you can consider all the other fixings a bonus.  
     
    It's tough to beat the combo of warm tortilla chips, melted cheese, and spicy black beans. In other words, NACHOS!! These beans have some kick built into them from chipotles in adobo and they are beyond delicious. mexicanplease.com
     

    Easy Mexican Bean Soup

    Let's be honest....well-made soup makes people happy.  It instantly warms the soul and this Easy Mexican Bean Soup is consistently one of the most popular recipes on the site.  It may be an unconventional choice, but it's a delicious way to fill up some hungry stomachs. 
     
    This is a trusty Mexican Bean Soup recipe that you can use with any type of bean -- but please try to make it with some stock that you trust as it makes a huge difference! I used homemade vegetable stock but chicken stock is an equally good choice. mexicanplease.com
     

    Spicy Queso Dip

    Queso Dip has to be right up there with Nachos for most appropriate Sunday afternoon dippers.  Flavor your Queso with a tomato-chipotle mixture and you'll have some happy campers on your hands. 
     
    Such an easy Queso recipe! Tons of flavor from the smoky, fiery chipotles but you can always dial back on them for a milder version. mexicanplease.com
     

    Tostada Bar

    And if you want to go full monty then consider this Tostada Bar for 15 -- it will give your friends and family infinite possibilities to build their own Tostada masterpiece.  I made this batch with Chicken Tinga but there is leeway on the protein choice.  
     
    This Tostada Bar for 15 is proof that there is something inherent about Tostadas that makes people happy :)
     

    Masa Harina Cornbread

    I'm including this Masa Harina Cornbread because it's a great way to let the oven do all the work while you watch the game.  If you decide to serve this up with some soup then you've already won πŸ™‚
     
    I used Masa Harina instead of cornmeal in this batch of cornbread and it was delicious! I also used chipotles in adobo for some kick πŸ™‚ mexicanplease.com
     

    Beef and Cheese Empanadas

    It's true, of all the recipes in the list these Empanadas take the most work because we are building the the pastry dough from scratch.  But when they're fresh out of the oven they are worth every ounce of effort πŸ™‚
     
    Flaky, tender dough make these empanadas a recipe worth repeating. We're using a delicious spicy beef mixture to kick them up a notch. So good! mexicanplease.com
     

    Avocado Salsa Verde

    This is a great all-purpose Salsa for the appetizer table.  You can plop it next to some chips or use it as a topping for tacos, tostadas, etc. 
     
    Leftover tinga? Make Tingadillas! Cheesy Chicken Tinga Quesadillas with Green Sauce | mexicanplease.com
     

    Beef Taquitos

    I usually bake taquitos as they come pretty close to the fried version but without all the grease!   I used a chipotle-infused ground beef for this batch and dipped them in some freshly made Salsa de Aguacate.  Yessssirreee πŸ™‚
     
    It's such a treat to remember you've got some of these Spicy Beef Taquitos in the fridge/freezer for a quick meal! I dipped this batch in some Salsa de Aguacate and they were delicious! mexicanplease.com
     

    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblanos

    Serve up some stuffed Poblanos at halftime and you'll quickly become the MVP in the house πŸ™‚  I stuffed these with a simple beans-and-rice mixture and then loaded them up with Queso Fresco and pickled onions -- so good!
     
    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano with all the garnishes
     

    Ground Beef Nachos

    Want to turn your Nachos into a meal?  I load these up with a chipotle-infused ground beef and they are capable of cheering up anyone whose team is losing πŸ™‚ 
     
     

    Quick Guacamole

    And last but not least, you can spend three minutes making this ridiculously easy Guacamole and plop it down next to a bag of chips -- mission accomplished.  It's great option for days when you prefer to spend time on the couch and not in the kitchen. 
     
    The Only Guacamole Recipe You'll Ever Need mexicanplease.com
     
    Okay, got some new ideas?
     
    I hope this list brings some good eats to your kitchen.  Enjoy!!
     
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    Ground Beef burrito bowl
     

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