Celebrate the Super Bowl: NM Style
Super Bowl parties can be such a fun time for friends and family to come together for finger foods, alcohol, and football! However, some of you may not know just how to cater the big event, whether you are hosting or simply attending some one else’s party. I have compiled a list of simple finger-foods and appetizers that have a New Mexican flare. So let’s Celebrate the Super Bowl: NM Style!
HATCH GREEN CHILE DIP
One of my favorite chile distributors, Hatch Chile Express, offers a chile powder mix. You simply add the seasoning to 8oz of Sour Cream! You can find this product at the online store. It’s such a hit with my friends!
CHICKEN FLAUTAS
INGREDIENTS:
12 corn tortillas (the thinner the better)
2 cups of the filling of your choice, Beef, chicken or potato
12 toothpicks to hold the tortillas together
Vegetable oil to fry the flautas
toothpicks
optional: 1 cup of shredded cheese, your choice
1/2 cup crema (sour cream)
For the chicken filling:
2 large chicken breasts, bone in
1 garlic clove
2 slices of onion
salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place the Chicken, garlic, onion, salt and water in a pot and simmer covered for about 30 minutes, or until tender. Once cooled, shred chicken and set aside.
- Lightly warm the tortillas on a griddle or pan to make them more pliable. Place shredded meat close the edge of the tortilla to allow for tight rolling. Not too tight because filling will squeeze out.
- Secure the tortilla with a toothpick. Roll another tortilla with its filling and again hold the center with a toothpick. You can attach them in pairs
- While you are rolling the tacos, heat the oil in a frying pan on high heat.
- Deep fry the flautas in the already heated oil turning once until golden and crisp.
Optional toppings
Shredded lettuce or cabbage, tomato slices, chopped onion, avocado slices, and some people even add cilantro.
CRISPY CHILE POPPERS
Ingredients:
- 6-8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1/2 cup roasted hatch green chile, diced
- oil for frying
Instructions:
- Preheat oil to 375 degrees, pour enough oil to cover at least ½ up the sides of the rolls.
- Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheeses, jalapeño or green chile, garlic powder, and pre-cooked chicken in a medium sized bowl.
- a. Place each wonton wrapper diagonally and add 1 tablespoon or less of filling (be careful not to over-fill) b. Brush water over edges of the wrapper and fold in half pinching to seal. c. Fold the sides in and roll the egg roll ensuring it is completely sealed.
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- Drop each egg roll into the hot oil for about 3 minutes or until brown and crispy.
