Super Bowl Party: First Down Appetizers

Kick off your party with all-star Super Bowl appetizers like Baked Vidalia Onion Dip, Mojito Mayo Dip, and Black Bean and Corn Salsa with chips. Football fans hungry for victory will want to fuel up during the pre-game hype on TV.

These hot and spicy recipes from Celebrations expert Jeanne Benedict are guaranteed to jump-start the party before the first down!

Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Black beans and corn add substance to this spicy salsa!

Ingredients:

• ¼  up Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• 1 can (19 oz. ) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (11 oz. ) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp. chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps:

• In medium bowl, blend Hellmann’s or Best Foods Light Mayonnaise, lime juice and cumin.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Recipe: Baked Vidalia Onion Dip

The Baked Vidalia Onion Dip is extremely easy to prepare, and guests always appreciate a warm and toasty snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped Vidalia onion
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or shredded Swiss cheese (about 4 oz.)
• 1 cup Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped (optional)
• Hot pepper sauce to taste (optional)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In 1-quart casserole, combine all ingredients. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Tip: Super Bowl Decorations

• Dish out your snacks in football-themed serving ware, such as a platter shaped like a football, or a player’s helmet converted into a chip and dip bowl.
• Round out the nibblers with some zingers like Salami & Cheese Stuffed Pepperoncini and Fired Up Breadsticks.
• For quick bites, put cocktail nuts or foil-covered chocolate footballs in candy dispensers that resemble the Lombardi trophy.

For more, check out Super Bowl recipes.