October 24, 2020 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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Saturday, October 24, 2020 The Elk City vin Elk City, Page 5 FAMILY FEATURES, PEAT GAM E DAY CRUP hile you may not be able to enjoy game day with thousands of your closest friends at the stadium this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy tailgate-worthy grub at home with a smaller group of friends and loved ones. Step up your home-gate with an appetizing pre-game lineup featuring customized hot dogs and bratwursts as the main course with other plate- filling appetizers on the side to keep the noshing going right up to game time like bacon-wrapped potatoes, ‘sweet cinnamon churros and a savory take on guacamole. Find more game day recipes worth cheering about at Culinary.net. Build- Your-Own Brat Bar A simple and tasty main course, hot dogs and bratwursts are mainstays on game day and can be easily topped and customized to match each ‘guests’ taste buds, regardless ofage. Consider setting outa variety of garnishes and topping options such as these: = Ketchup = Mustard ® Relish = Onions = Chili = Nacho cheese = Shredded cheese 1 Jalapeno peppers ® Diced tomatoes m= Sauerkraut = Cole slaw 1 Pickle spears @ Barbecue sauce ® Sriracha Photo courtesy of Getty images A Bacon-Wrapped 13 cup orange A Sweet Cinnamon Snack Winner cheddar cheese, Sweet, handheld snacks make for perfect teammates while watching a finely shredded game at home, and these Churros are an ideal example of a quick, fun Creating a mouthwatering game day 3. tablespoons fresh spread is all about teamwork, and it’s chives, finely chopped bite that’s made with ease. Requiring less than an hour in the kitchen, they can be made in short hard to find a better set of teammates 1/8 teaspoon salt order without missing your favorite team’s first play. Lightly coated than crispy bacon and potatoes. 1/8 teaspoon pepper with fresh cinnamon and flavored with C&cH Golden Brown Sugar, Take one to the house with these these deep-fried delights are as simple to make as they are delicious. Pigskin Potatoes that cut down on jalapenos, to taste Find more home-gating recipe ideas at chsugar.com, prep time and cleanup as an easy-to- (optional) eat finger food that can be made in 1 pound bacon, thinly advance. Just prep the potatoes and sliced, rashers cut Churros wrap with bacon a day or two ahead in half Prep time: 20 minutes of time then throw in the oven an Cook time: 20 minutes hour or so before kickoff. Preheat oven to 400 F. Yield: 45 churros ‘Your base ingredient in these Boil potatoes until fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Cut in 11/4 cups water tasty, touchdown-worthy snacks, Wisconsin Potatoes, are low in half and allow to cool. 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2. teaspoons C&H Golden Brown Sugar calories, high in fiber and a source In bowl, use spatula to combine 1/4 teaspoon salt of vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C cream cheese, cheddar, chives, salt, cup all-purpose flour and antioxidants. pepper and jalapenos, if desired. ewe Find more game day inspiration ‘Once potatoes cool, spread cream large eggs, lightly beaten at eatwisconsinpotatoes.com. cups canola oil, for frying cheese on one half of each cut potato and sandwich using other cup C&H Granulated Sugar tablespoons ground cinnamon Pigskin Potatoes half. Wrap each potato using half In medium saucepan over high heat, combine water, butter, sugar and rasher of bacon around cut middle Recipe courtesy of The Little to secure cheese filling. salt; bring to boil, Potato Company on behalf of Reduce heat and add flour. Using wooden spoon, mix vigorously Wisconsin Potatoes Bake on middle rack 10 minutes to allow bacon to set. Flip and until mixture forms into dough. Remove from heat. Prep time: 20 minutes While stirring, gradually add eggs into dough. Mix well. Place Cook time: 44 minutes bake 10 minutes. dough in pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Serves: 8 Turn oven to broil, Broil 2 min- In heavy pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until it reaches 365 F. 11/2 pounds Boomer Gold utes, turn and broil 2 minutes until bacon reaches desired crispiness. On plate, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Little Potatoes Squeeze churro dough in 4-inch strips into hot oil. Fry 5-6 churros 6 ounces plain cream Tip: Bacon-wrapped potatoes can in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. When cheese, at room be made ahead of time and kept in ready, transfer to plate lined with paper towels. temperature refrigerator until ready to bake. Roil churros in sugar-cinnamon mix. Photo courtesy of C&H Sugar A Tasty Take on a Bacon Chipotle Tailgate Favorite Guacamole Even at home, game day means good 3. Avocados From times with friends and family while Mexico, halved, pitted enjoying moments together watching and peeled your favorite teams, A menu full of e tablespoons shallot, flavorful favorites takes the experience minced to another level, and tackling your garlic cloves, minced spread by starting with a tasty dip is a 1/2 cup cilantro, sure Way to fire up the crowd. finely chopped No tailgate or home-gate is lime, juice only complete without fresh guacamole ounces applewood made with the Avocados From smoked bacon, cooked Mexico brand. Because they're and crumbled always in season, you can enjoy guac Vi cup tomatoes, during your favorite sporting events small diced and beyond. canned chipotle chiles, Take it to the house with a twist on finely chopped a game day classic by testing out this ground cumin, to taste Bacon Chipotle Guacamole, a tailgate- salt, to taste worthy snack loaded with crowd- pepper, to taste pleasing flavor. Because it’s such a fan-favorite, you might find yourself In large bowl, mash avocados making another round at halftime. with shallots, garlic, cilantro and To find this recipe and more lime juice to desired consistency. ways to take your tailgate to new Fold in bacon, tomatoes and heights, including more than chipotle chiles until well com- 200 guacamole recipes to choose bined. Season with cumin, salt Photo courtesy of The Little Potato Company from, visit avocadosfrommexico.com, and pepper, to taste. Photo courtesy of Avocados From Mexico Bacon Chipotle Guacamole