GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Ready for the big game?
Perhaps more importantly, do you have your recipes ready?
Kowalski's Markets is stopping by KARE in the Kitchen to share some tried and true appetizer recipes for Super Bowl Sunday.
CARNITAS CUPS
SERVES 12
1 lb. (approx.) pulled pork, warmed gently in the microwave
24-30 pieces scoop-shaped tortilla chips
Garnishes, to taste: finely diced white onion and finely chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, to taste
Evenly divide pork between chips. Top with onion and cilantro; finish with a squeeze of lime.
JALAPEÑO POPPER ROLLS
SERVES 12
7.5 oz. pkg. spicy jalapeño cream cheese spread
3 (8") flour tortillas
2 fresh jalapeño peppers (or more or less to taste), finely diced
6 slices (about 6 oz.) smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 ½ cups (about 6 oz.) finely shredded colby jack, monterey jack or pepper jack cheese
Divide spread evenly between tortillas, using an offset spatula to cover the tortillas completely; sprinkle with jalapeños, bacon and shredded cheese. Roll tortillas up tightly; slice each log into 8 rounds.
CHICKEN & WAFFLE SLIDERS
SERVES 12
12 toaster waffles, toasted and cut into quarters (or 48 mini waffles)
8 hand-breaded chicken tenders, cut into 1 ½" pieces
Prepared buffalo wing sauce, to taste
Pure maple syrup, to taste
Skewers, for serving
Top each piece of waffle with a piece of chicken; drizzle with buffalo sauce and a bit of syrup. Top with another piece of waffle; use a skewer to secure the sandwich. Serve with more syrup for dipping.
