Here are some tailgating recipes for the game against No. 1 Alabama.
ROLL OVER THE TIDE BLOODY MARY
Beef Broth
V-8 vegetable juice
Vodka
lime
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco
Pickapeppa sauce
Tony’s
For each beverage: Fill glass with half beef broth and half V-8. Give 1 good jigger of vodka, 1/8 wedge of lime, several good squirts of Worcestershire, Tabasco, Pickapeppa sauce, and a good sprinkling of Tony’s. Stir and shake with ice to chill.
ARTICHOKE DIP
1 cup mayonnaise
1 dry package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
1 (8 oz.) can artichokes, drained and chopped
1 jar marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Creole seasoning
Add all ingredients together; chill. Great served with Wheat Thins.
THREE CHEESE PIMIENTO CHEESE
8 oz. Jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese, grated
8 oz. mild Cheddar cheese, grated
8 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
4 oz. diced pimiento
Mayonnaise (about 1/3 cup) May need more
Combine all ingredients. Use for sandwiches or as a dip.
ORANGE MARMALADE CHEESE BALL
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 pkg. Hormel bacon bits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
5 minced green onions
Jar of orange marmalade
Let cream cheese get very soft. Use a mixer and mix the first 5 ingredients well. Line a deep bowl with saran wrap so the ball will unmold easily. Press the ball into the bowl to make a firm cheese ball; refrigerate overnight. After unmolding to serve, use a knife and spread the ball with the orange marmalade. Then cover with bacon bits; using your hand to pat the bacon bits on cheese ball. Serve with you favorite cracker – Ritz and Wheat thins are great!
CRAWFISH CORNBREAD
1 Jiffy cornbread mix
3 eggs, beaten
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup chopped green onions
1 can Ro-Tel, drained
8 oz. grated Colby cheese
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen crawfish, do not drain
Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 50 minutes. Cut into brownie size pieces and serve warm. Cornbread will be moist.
MINI BROWNIE BITES
2 (10.25 oz.) pkg. Betty Crocker fudge Brownie Mix (bag not box)
8 oz. sour cream
12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Prepare brownie mixes according to package directions. Add the sour cream and the chocolate chips and nuts. Grease 48 miniature muffin tins; fill cups almost to the top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 – 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Have a plate ready with a mixture of powdered and granulated sugar ready. Release brownie bites from pan onto sugars. Roll in sugar while still hot; place on wire rack to cool.