6 Super Bowl Party Recipes That Are Better Than Justin Timberlake at Halftime

The Super Bowl isn’t only a triumph of great sportsmanship and astounding athleticism. It’s a perfect excuse to snack all night long. But you don’t have to wait for commercial breaks to load up. Trust us; with this collection of appetizers and small bites, you won’t be able to wait that long anyway.

First up, Jalapeño Tequeño Poppers. Tequeños, made of sticks of queso blanco wrapped in sweet dough and fried to a crisp, get a lift with the addition of fresh jalapeño and a new dumpling shape making an addictive pasapalo your guests will love. If you’re looking for a bite with more heft, try these Beef Empanadas. Ground beef is sauteed with a savory mix of onions and peppers then loaded on to flaky pastries and deep fried until golden brown and perfect. For the chip and dip lovers, turn the heat up on the classic with this Blue Cheese Guacamole. Smooth and silky avocados are mashed with pungent blue cheese and spicy jalapeño, then topped with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and smoked almonds.

Not into blue cheese? How about Pumpkin Seed Salsa? In this recipe, salty pepitas are mixed with spicy jalapeños and serrano peppers and crushed until smooth and delicious. Pair either with our Triple C Lime Tortilla Chips, which are brushed with a mix of chili, cayenne, cinnamon and lime for a baked tortilla chip that will satisfy all of your snack needs in one crispy bite. Last, what’s a party without the trendy of the moment: meatballs? And we don’t mean the Swedish variety. A Latin take on traditional meatballs, these Mexican Meatballs are the perfect party fare. Make a tray ahead of time and simply reheat before your party. Great warm or at room temperature, they’ll be stars all night long.

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Jalapeño Tequeño Poppers

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 ounces queso blanco, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 6 fresh jalapeños, tops removed
• canola oil

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Beef Empanadas 

• 1 package empanada discs
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 green pepper finely chopped
• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 to 2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper, to taste

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Blue Cheese Guacamole 

• 2 tablespoons white onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, including seeds
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 large or 2 small ripe Mexican Hass avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds, divided
• 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, divided

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Mexican Meatballs 

• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons diced chives
• 3 sprigs mint leaves, sliced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 quart salsa de arbol
• 1/2 pound tomatoes

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Pumpkin Seed Salsa 

• 1 1/2 cups raw pepitas
• 2 seeded jalapeños
• 1 seeded serrano pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Triple C Lime Tortilla Chips

• 2 9-inch whole wheat tortillas
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

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