Posted on Jan 31, 2016 in
DELICIOUS
absolutely! DELICIOUS –
Chicken wings, guacamole and cheesy dips are America’s top choices for most big game day menus, but the same recipes year after year can get tiring. Forget the same-old spread, and surprise your guests with a little more taste and pizazz this year. Put these tips into play for a winning combination your team can celebrate.
Swap Up with Sausage. Transform typical dishes by swapping sausage into recipes, such as chili and nachos, which typically incorporate ground beef. The built-in flavor lends great taste and convenience to these dishes. Instead of chips and queso, add brat sausage to nachos to make “brat-chos.” Or, give this MVP Chili recipe a try!
MVP CHILI
Ingredients:
2 Packages of Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage Links (use mild links for less spicy chili)
1 Large onion 3 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons chili powder (use mild chili powder for less spicy chili)
1/4 Teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper
1 Bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or one cup beef stock
1 Can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans
1 Can (15.5 ounces) black beans
1-1.5 Cups corn (frozen or fresh off the cob)Directions:
1. De-case sausage and sauté in large pot; use wooden spoon to crumble sausage as it cooks.
2. Once sausage is nicely browned, stir in onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and continue cooking until onion softens, about 5 minutes
3. Add beer or broth and allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and allow it to simmer, uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes on medium-low, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
6. Finally, stir in beans and corn.
7. Let this come to a simmer, and it’s ready to serve! Can be prepared a day ahead.
Use Unexpected Ingredients. Many dips and sides prominently feature the gooey goodness of cheese. Put a fresh spin on these dishes with high-quality, sophisticated options that feature more robust flavors, such as pungent blue cheese, smoked Gouda or tangy goat cheese.
Sweeten up Your Spread. To mix in sweet with the savory options, find a spot on the table for some fresh fruit flavor. Favorites such as fruit salad, fruit pizza or fruit kabobs can make for a delectable treat to accompany the rest of your game-day fare.
Mix It Up. Smoky flavors and bourbon are trending upward in kitchens, backyards, bars and restaurants across the country. Combine the two for a creative spin to your beverage spread. Seep Johnsonville Fully Cooked Smoked Brats in bourbon for about a day to extract smoky and savory flavors, and mix the bourbon for a modern twist on the Manhattan cocktail.
Find more creative recipes to spice up your game-day spread at Johnsonville.com.
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