by Kristl on January 29, 2012
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl Party, The Budget Diet girl is here to help you with a list of great Super Bowl recipes (aka Man Food!).
Go beyond the basic chips & dip, and stay away from those expensive prepackaged snack…my Super Bowl recipes are all frugalicious and fast (of course!).
by Kristl on January 28, 2012
Recipe type: Appetizer
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Don’t settle for chips and dip at your Super Bowl Party…wow your friends with super easy, super yummy and super cheap Pepperoni Rolls! These are always a favorite with teens!
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
- 8 oz. sliced pepperoni
- 8 oz. sliced provolone
- Marinara sauce for dipping
- Press dough out on a greased cookie sheet to form a 15″ x 12″ rectangle.
- Place half the pepperoni lengthwise down the center third of the rectangle and top with half of the provolone.
- Fold one side of the dough over the filling. Pinch the edges to seal.
- Top with the remaining pepperoni and provolone.
- Fold the remaining dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool 10 minutes, then slice & serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
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by Kristl on January 27, 2012
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by Kristl on January 27, 2012
Cook Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork is sure to satisfy your Super Bowl crowd!
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Recipe type: Main
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 8 hours
Total time: 8 hours 5 mins
Serves: 6
Easy recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork – throw a few ingredients in your crockpot this morning, and it will be ready by dinnertime. No slaving over a hot stove!
- 3 lb. boneless chuck roast or pork roast (very inexpensive if you buy them on sale!)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 12 oz. can Dr. Pepper
- 2, 18 oz. bottles of your favorite BBQ sauce
- Buns for serving
- Put roast in crock pot.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper.
- Pour Dr. Pepper and 1 bottle of BBQ sauce on meat.
- Cook on low 6 – 8 hours. Note: Meat is done when it shreds easily using the back of a spoon.
- Drain and return to crock pot.
- Using the back of a spoon, shred the meat in the crock pot.
- Add the other bottle of BBQ sauce.
- Reduce heat to warm until ready to serve.
- Serve on buns.
If you’re serving BBQ Pulled Pork for your Super Bowl Party, use small slider buns and this recipe will easily feed 12.
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by Kristl on January 26, 2012
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl Party, why don’t you set up a “Make Your Own Nacho Bar” using this easy Taco Meat Recipe and all sorts of yummy nacho toppings!
Recipe type: Main
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
You’ll love this quick and easy 3-ingredient Taco Meat Recipe! Use it for traditional tacos or use it for a Make Your Own Nacho Bar.
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 1, 16 oz. can chili beans (do not drain)
- Nacho Toppings:
- Grated Mexi-Cheese
- Shredded Lettuce
- Chopped Tomato or Pico de Gallo
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Jalapenos
- Black Olives
- Brown ground beef and drain.
- Add picante sauce and beans.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- If you’re using the Taco Meat for a Nacho Bar, keep it warm in a crock pot and set out assorted toppings for your guests to make their own “Nacho Mountain!”
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by Kristl on January 25, 2012
In Texas, Chili is a “must-have” for any Super Bowl Party!
Recipe type: Soup
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 50 mins
Serves: 6
Chili is the official state food of Texas, and it’s a great comfort food on a cold night! My Chili recipe starts with a homemade chili seasoning mix, and it is best served “Frito Pie Style!”
- 2 lbs. ground beef or lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup chili seasoning mix (see The Budget Diet’s Chili Seasoning Recipe, link below)
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes (mild or hot depending on how spicy you like your chili)
- 1, 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1, 16 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1, 16 oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- optional: fritos and shredded cheddar cheese for serving
- Brown ground beef and drain.
- Sprinkle ground beef with chili seasoning mix and stir to combine.
- Stir in Rotel, tomato sauce, black beans and pinto beans.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In Texas we love to use our chili to make Frito Pie…simply put a handful of Fritos in the bottom of your bowl, top with chili and cheese.
recipe adapted fro Southern Living
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The Budget Diet’s homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
by Kristl on January 25, 2012
Make your own chili seasoning, and then cook up a batch of chili for your Super Bowl Party!
Recipe type: Soup
Author: Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Stop buying the expensive package of premade chili seasoning because it will take less than 5 minutes and cost less than $1 to make a big batch of homemade chili seasoning to use all season long!
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
- Stir together all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
recipe adapted from Southern Living
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Now that you have your chili seasoning, use it in my Chili Recipe.
You’ll have enough chili seasoning for 4 batches of chili.
