Football Snacks For The Big Game

Having friends over for the “Big Game” but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen cooking, or maybe you are just not a very good cook, here are some great recipes that are simple, delicious and all only require 3 ingredients….now all you need is your favorite adult beverage, and you have a party.  Enjoy.

Pulled Pork

Ingredients

• 1 (2 lbs.) pork tenderloin (pork shoulder or butt can also be used)
• 1 (12 oz.) can of root beer
• 1 (18 oz.) bottle of barbecue sauce
• Additional: Hamburger Buns

Directions

Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker and pour the can of root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until pork shreds easily with a fork. After pork has cooked, drain and discard the root beer. Shred the pork and place it back in the slow cooker. Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork and stir to combine. Serve immediately or keep warm in slow cooker until ready to serve. Serve on hamburger buns.

Pretzel Coated Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins
• 1 1/3 cups Honey Mustard Pretzels
• 1/2 cup Lite Honey Mustard Dressing
• Additional: Sea Salt, Coarse Black Pepper and PAM Cooking Spray to grease pan

Directions

On cutting board lay out chicken tenders and lightly season with salt and pepper.  Transfer to large bowl, then pour over with honey mustard dressing.  Cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. When ready to cook, fit wire rack to a baking sheet and grease with cooking spray.  Next, pulse pretzels in food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs, scraping the sides with a spatula as needed.  Spread out pretzel crumbs onto large plate, then set aside. One chicken tender at a time, shake off excess dressing, then coat in pretzel crumbs before placing on greased wire rack.  Baked at 350F for 20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes more until crispy.  Immediately plate and serve, pairing with extra honey mustard dressing if desired.

3-Ingredient Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound of cooked and drained ground beef
• 1 can of chili beans (undrained)
• 1 can of chili ready diced tomatoes

Directions

Mix the meat, beans and tomatoes together in large pot, bring it to a boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes. You could also combine in a crock pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Enjoy topped with cheese and sour cream.

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