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Football Super Party for 12
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Gather your friends, grab the remote and get ready to watch the big game!
Football games on TV make a great excuse to party.
Munch on snacks as you watch the game and have a blast playing our tabletop football game.
Then serve up a delicious pizza dinner.
End your Super Party with carrot cake that's been made to look like your favorite players jersey.
Make everything self-serve, and you'll have plenty of time to root for your favorite team.
Party Guests Call Their Own Eating Plays
 Set out the food so the guests can help themselves whenever they're ready.
 Set the appetizers out on a table or counter along with paper plates and napkins. Use team colors to provide a festive spirit!
 Put beverages in a cooler with ice.
 For a cooler that matches the party theme, purchase a football-shaped toy chest or decorate the top of your cooler with construction paper to look like a football field!
 Later possibly as halftime begins set out the main meal and dessert.
Pass a Football-Shaped Cheese Ball
Well, not literally unless a food fight is part of the party activities.
But you can mold a Parmesan Cheese Ball into a football shape rather than a round ball, and garnish it with thin strips of bell pepper to look like laces.
Place the cheese ball on a tray and surround the cheese ball with shredded lettuce to look like a playing field.
Then just add your favorite assorted crackers.
Get a Kick Out of Tabletop Football
It's a test of hand and finger dexterity during commercials or slow moments of the game.
Form goalposts about 4 inches high using pipe cleaners.
Attach small pieces of pipe cleaner to the bottom of each post to hold it up.
Make a triangular football, using a strip of 11 x 2 brown paper.
Fold one of the corners of a short end over so its lined up with the long side. (It forms the beginning of the triangle.)
Continue to fold the triangle over and over, lining it up with the long sides, until there's only a little piece left.
Tuck the piece into the triangle and glue it in place.
To play
set up the goalposts on a table. Have two partygoers take turns trying to flick the football over the goal from just in front of the opponent's goal.
To flick the football, hold it on the table with the long side of the triangle up (the football rests on one point and you hold the point on the other end with your index finger).
Flick the football at the bottom point, using your thumb and finger on the other hand. Keep score, and award a prize to the person who makes the most goals during the event.
Gobble Up a Player (or at Least the Jersey)
To make your "Favorite Player"
Cool the cake on a rectangular wire rack 10 minutes.
Cover 1 rack with a towel; place rack, towel side down, on top of cake; turn over as a unit.
Remove pan.
Place a rack on bottom of cake; turn over both racks so the cake is right side up.
Cool completely.
Cut cake as shown in diagram.
To frost the cake with ease, freeze the cut cake pieces for about an hour.
Arrange cake pieces on tray to form jersey as shown.
Tint the frosting with food coloring that matches your favorite team's jersey.
Frost the cake, then complete the jersey with trim (in the appropriate color), number and name of your favorite player, using Betty Crocker® decorating icing in a tube.
For a real conversation piece, copy and enlarge a picture of a favorite player's face, and glue it onto cardboard.
Cut the cardboard around the face.
Glue two wooden chopsticks or skewers to the back, leaving half of each stick exposed.
Poke the sticks into the center of the cake at the neck to really look like the player!
Spinach Enchiladas
Prep Time 40 minutes Bake Time 20 minutes Servings 10
Ingredients
 1 extra-large bag baby spinach (2-1/2 lb)
 1 large onion, chopped
 5 Tbsp corn oil
 ½ tsp salt
 Hot sauce, to taste
 1 block Swiss cheese, such as Jarlsburg (12 oz or about 2-1/4 cups shredded)
 12 soft corn tortillas (5 to 6 inches)
 1 jar green enchilada sauce (salsa verde, 16 oz)
 Fresh chives, optional
Directions
Oil a 12-inch casserole dish and set aside
Steam fresh spinach in a large pot (in batches, if necessary) in 1 inch water, covered, until wilted
Strain, rinse with cold water until cool and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible; coarsely chop
Cook onion in 1 Tbsp oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until softened, for about 6 minutes
Add spinach, then cook, stirring, until heated through; add salt and hot sauce to taste
\Remove from heat and stir in 1-1/4 cups cheese
Rinse skillet under water to cool it off and then wipe it down with a paper towel
Heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. When hot, add a tortilla, cook for 30 seconds, turn and cook for 30 seconds more
Drain and pat dry on paper towels, add 1/3 cup spinach mixture in a row down the center of tortilla, then roll up tortilla snugly; place in greased pan
Repeat with remaining tortillas and spinach mixture. Line all tortillas in neat rows in pan
Preheat oven to 400°. Pour enchilada sauce down the center of each row of enchiladas
Bake until golden, about 20 minutes
Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cup of Swiss cheese on top
Sprinkle fresh chives over enchiladas before serving, if desired
Kitchen Tip:
You may replace fresh spinach with 4 boxes of frozen leaf spinach (10 oz each). If using thawed frozen spinach, chop coarsely and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Skip to step 2 and prepare as directed.
Parmesan Cheese Ball
Prep Time10 minutes Servings12
Ingredients
 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
 1 tbsp milk
 1/2 tsp salt
 1/4 tsp pepper
 1/4 tsp garlic powder
 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
 Coarsely chopped nuts
Directions
Stir together all ingredients except coarsely chopped nuts until well blended. Shape into ball; roll in coarsely chopped nuts.
Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Additional Information
Special Touch: Make a stunning presentation by sprinkling the cheese ball with chopped fresh parsley. Place cheese spread on a pretty serving platter, and surround it with a variety of crackers so guests can choose what they like. Try one of the cracker variety packs containing several types of crackers in one box.
Variation: Add about 2 teaspoons of a favorite dried herb basil works especially well to the cheese mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
Carrot-Walnut Cake
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Prep Time20 minutes Cook Time45 minutes Servings12
Ingredients
 1 1/2 cups sugar
 1 cup vegetable oil
 3 eggs
 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp baking soda
 1 tsp vanilla
 1/2 tsp salt
 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
 5 medium carrots, shredded (3 cups)
 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
 Cream Cheese Frosting (lighter recipe)
 1 pkg (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
 1 Tbsp fat-free (skim) milk
 1 tsp vanilla
 4 cups powdered sugar
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
Mix sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl until blended; beat with spoon 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except carrots, walnuts and Cream Cheese Frosting; beat with spoon 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan.
Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
Frost with cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Substitution:
Make a stunning presentation by sprinkling the cheese ball with chopped fresh parsley. Place cheese spread on a pretty serving platter, and surround it with a variety of crackers so guests can choose what they like. Try one of the cracker variety packs containing several types of crackers in one box.
Time Saver:
Save yourself time by using a 16-ounce tub of Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese ready-to-spread frosting instead of the from-scratch recipe.
Honey-Roasted Chex Mix
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Prep Time10 minutes Ready In35 minutes Servings15 (1/2 cup each)
Ingredients
 3 cups Honey Nut Chex® cereal
 2 cups Cheerios® cereal
 1 1/2 cups original-flavor Bugles® corn snacks
 1 cup pretzels or 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
 2 Tbsp honey
 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
 1/2 tsp vanilla
Directions
Heat oven to 325°F.
Mix cereals, corn snacks and pretzels in very large bowl; set aside.
Heat corn syrup, honey and butter to boiling in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Spread in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
Bake 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil; cool completely. Break into bite-size pieces.
Store in airtight container.
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
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Prep Time45 minutes Cook Time25 minutes Servings12
Ingredients
 2 packages regular or active dry yeast
 1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
 6 cups Original Bisquick® mix
 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
 8 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (32 oz)
 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained, or 2 packages (3 1/2 oz each) sliced pepperoni
 Sliced fresh mushrooms
 Chopped green bell pepper or chopped onion
 Sliced green onions or chopped onion
 Sliced ripe olives
 Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
 2 cans (28 oz each) Italian-style pear-shaped tomatoes, chopped and well drained
 2 to 4 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves or 2 tsp dried oregano leaves or Italian seasoning
 1/2 to 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Move oven racks to lowest positions. Heat oven to 425°F.
Make Deep-Dish Crusts: Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in Bisquick and oil; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Turn dough onto surface generously dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in Bisquick to coat. Knead about 60 times or until smooth and no longer sticky. Let dough rest 5 minutes. (At this point, dough can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.) Divide dough in half. Pat each half of dough in bottom and up sides of 2 jelly roll pans, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, greased with olive oil if desired. Or divide dough into fourths and press in bottom and up sides of 4 round pans, 9x1/2 inches, greased with olive oil if desired.
Reserve 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over crusts.
Top with sausage, Vegetable Toppings and tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes (switching top and bottom pans halfway through bake time) or until crust is brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Cut pizza immediately into pieces. Let pizza stand a few minutes for easier serving.
Special Touch:
Pass the grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper-no Chicago-style pizza is complete without them!
Time Saver:
Dough ahead! Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, and turn dough over to grease all sides. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. For easier shaping, let dough stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes.
Quick Caesar Salad
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Prep Time10 minutes
Ingredients
 1 cup Caesar dressing
 2 bunches romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (20 cups)
 2 cups Caesar or garlic-flavored croutons
 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Pour dressing into large salad bowl. Add romaine; toss until coated with dressing.
Sprinkle with croutons, cheese and pepper; toss.
Special Touch:
Embellish the salad with sliced ripe or pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes or marinated artichoke hearts for a unique twist.
Variation:
Spread Caesar dressing on a large pre-baked pizza shell and top with other ingredients for Quick Caesar Salad Pizza.
Potluck
If you've ever been invited to a potluck party, you've faced the ever-pressing decision what can I bring that will be simple to cook and a crowd-pleaser? We can help. We have premium potluck recipes that will please even the pickiest potluck-goers.
Perfecting the Potluck
When selecting your party dish, keep these criteria in mind. A good potluck dish is one that:
 Can be popped in the oven for reheating. (Or one that requires nothing but fridge space.)
 Is easy to transport. (It's best to keep it to one dish.)
 Is a time-honored taste. Simple, yet traditional dishes make for the best potluck picks. The trick is to add subtle touches to a favorite dish. That way, you're offering a crowd-pleaser that's slightly different from the rest sure to make your dish the talk of the town. (Or at least the talk of the party!)
Now that you know the ground rules, it's time to pick your recipe. Try one of these options at your next gathering and watch the "wows" start rolling in. Remember: Results are tallied by how clean your dish is when you leave!
White Bean Chicken Chili
A classic with a twist! This recipe takes a traditional dish and kicks it up a notch to create the ultimate comfort food guaranteed to please your potluck-goers. What's even better, those who avoid red meat can enjoy your hearty dish.
Spinach Pasta Salad
Ingredients
 1 (12-oz) package bow tie pasta
 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
 1 (10-oz) package baby spinach leaves
 1 (15-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced
 1 tomato, diced
 1 cup Italian salad dressing
 Juice of one lemon
 Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare pasta according to directions on package. Drain.
Transfer pasta to mixing bowl and add feta cheese, baby spinach leaves, black olives and diced tomato.
In a separate bowl, mix together salad dressing and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste, for the vinaigrette. Pour your vinaigrette over pasta and toss. Refrigerate for four hours. Serve chilled.
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