Football fans and commercial lovers alike will need something to chew on besides their fingernails while watching Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. Here are two easy recipes that are sure to tackle their taste buds.

Game Time Guacamole

*Makes 5 servings

Ingredients:

2 avocados

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons limejuice

1 clove minced garlic

1 seeded Roma tomato

Directions:

In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add salt, limejuice, garlic and diced tomato. Taste test the mixture and add more lime juice if needed. Optional: Spice it up with dashes of cayenne pepper. Serve with pita chips.

Quarterback Queso

*Makes 24 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 can diced tomatoes

1/4 cup diced green chili peppers

Directions:

In a slow cooker, melt cheese cubes until they’re smooth, stirring occasionally. Mix in diced tomatoes and chilies. Serve over tortilla chips.

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Published on February 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm

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