Tag: Super Bowl recipes

Super Bowl local take-out options and recipe

Mac & Cheese recipe from Twang – spices up the Southern comfort classic mac with hints of New Mexican peppers. Photo: Twang, used with permission.

Update: 2/03/2021:

For the Big Game Weekend, Taco Cabana will also offer the new TC Big Game Box for $19.99, which makes it the perfect addition to any Big Game watch party. The TC Big Game Box includes: 2 large cheese quesadillas, 12 chicken flautas and (3) 3.5 oz. containers of queso (no substitutions).

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This year, Super Bowl parties may be smaller, but that does not mean the food has to be any less remarkable, which some would argue is the best part of the game. See below for some ideas on where to grab some grub worthy of the big game or DIY snacks courtesy of Twang that would make you the MVP of any Super Bowl watch party. (The Jerk Shack, Taco Cabana, Twang, 2021)

Game-winning meals to go:

The Jerk Shack – The Jerk Shack’s family packs are designed to feed groups of six, making them the perfect option for a small Super Bowl gathering, which is an all too real situation during a pandemic. Guests can order Jerk Ribs, Jerk Tacos, and Jerk Chicken with shareable sides to feed the group. Price: Jerk Ribs with four sharable sides ($55), Jerk Tacos with two sharable sides ($45), Jerk Chicken with three sharable sides ($45)

Taco Cabana
In conjunction with the Big Game, Taco Cabana is offering customers a variety of options to celebrate the weekend. Available February 5-7, 2021, offers include:
• 10% off Big Game Party Bundles when using code CODE426
o Bundles include the TC Taco Bar for 10, TC Nacho Bar for 10 or the TC Breakfast Taco Box for 10
• $5 Chicken Nachos
• $29.99 Gallon Margaritas
• Assorted margaritas starting at just $2

Snacks worthy of a touchdown courtesy of Twang:

ZAS Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese – In this dish creamy cheese and roasted hatch complement each other to turn a classic dish into a new favorite.

Serving Size: 14

Ingredients:
•1 lb. uncooked elbow pasta
•4 tbs. butter melted
•2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
•8 oz. can hatch chilis
•3 tbs. flour
•3 tbs. butter
•3 cup whole milk
•2 cup Sharp cheddar Cheese grated
•2 cup Mild Cheddar cheese grated
•2 cup Colby jack cheese grated
•4 tsp. ZAS Hatch Chile Super Seasoning

Instructions:
1. Set oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to box until al dente
2. In a small bowl toss together melted butter, breadcrumbs, and 2 tsp. ZAS Hatch Chile Super Seasoning and set aside
3. In a medium saucepan melt 3 tbs. butter. Add flour and whisk until roux paste forms. Slowly add milk and whisk until slight boil begins
4. Remove milk mixture from heat and add in all three cheeses and 2 tsp. ZAS Hatch Chile Super Seasoning. Stir until melted.
5. In large bowl pour cheese mixture over cooked drained pasta and stir until combined.
6. Spray a 9X13 cooking pan and fill with macaroni. Sprinkle panko bread crumb mixture on top.
7. Bake for 15 minutes then broil for 2-3. Serve immediately.

Twang recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

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Spicy Street Corn Dip recipe courtesy of Twang. Photo: Twang, used with permission. 

Twang has recipes perfect for  Super Bowl Sunday that make snacks tasty and easy for hosts/hostesses to prepare or for guests bring for Super Bowl watch parties. Watching the Super Bowl goes hand in hand with snacking and Twang, the family-owned and operated creator and manufacturer of premium-flavored salts and sugars based in San Antonio, makes seasonings designed to spruce up favorite snacks. ZAS! is a super seasoning line of blends that enhance the natural flavor of food and each is inspired by flavors from around the world. ZAS! is sure to add an extra kick to salsas and dips and take Super Bowl snacking to the next level. ZAS! is available for purchase online and through Amazon. (Twang, 2019)

Spicy Street Corn Dip

Ingredients:
3 ears of corn
2 T butter, melted
1 T ZAS! Chili Lime
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
4 oz. Cotija cheese (or queso fresco), crumbled
½ cup sour cream
2 T hot sauce
½ cup red onion, diced
1 T jalapeno, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ea. Lime juice
Cilantro and crema for garnish, if desired.

Prep time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.

Instructions:
1. Cook corn as desired (grill, roast, boil, etc.). Cut the kernels off the cob and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add butter, ZAS! Chili Lime, cream cheese, 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, cotija cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, red onion, jalapeno, garlic and lime juice. Mix until well combined.
3. Transfer to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes and garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of crema, if desired.

Tip: Serve warm with tortilla chips.

ZAS! Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese
In this dish, creamy cheese and roasted hatch complement each other to turn a classic dish into a new favorite.

Ingredients:
• 1 lb. uncooked elbow pasta
• 4 tbsp. butter melted
• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 8 oz can hatch chilis
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cup Whole milk
• 2 cup Sharp cheddar Cheese grated
• 2 cup Mild Cheddar cheese grated
• 2 cup Colby jack cheese grated
• 4 tsp ZAS! Hatch Chile Super Seasoning

Instructions:
1.Set oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to box until al dente.
2.In a small bowl toss together melted butter, bread crumbs and 2 tsp ZAS! Hatch Chile Super Seasoning and set aside.
3.In a medium saucepan melt 3 tbsp. butter. Add flour and whisk until roux paste forms. Slowly add milk and whisk until slight boil begins.
4.Remove milk mixture from heat, add in all three cheeses and 2 tsp ZAS! Hatch Chile Super Seasoning. Stir until melted.
5.In large bowl pour cheese mixture over cooked drained pasta and stir until combined.
6.Spray a 9X13 cooking pan and fill with macaroni. Sprinkle panko bread crumb mixture on top.
7.Bake for 15 minutes then broil for 2-3. Serve immediately.