Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes

This year's Super Bowl is a special one, since it is in Indianapolis. I am listing some recipes for some appetizers I plan on making for the party here at Serenity Acres. I am doing a Mexican theme.

Fajita Chicken Wings:
12 chicken wings, tips removed

Marinade
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsps. vegetable oil
3 tbsps. chopped cilantra
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Directions:
1. Cut chicken wing in half( or buy precut wings),
place in large resealable plastic bag.
Add marinade ingedients; seal bag. Turn bag to coat wings.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours, but no longer than 24 hours, turning
occasionally.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drain chicken wins, reserving marinade.
Place chicken on broiler pan.
3. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade.
Serve warm

Chicken Quesadillas:
4 fat-free flour tortillas(8 inch0
Cooking spray
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
suggestion:( you can buy precooked southwesten chicken.)
1/2 cup thin red pepper strips
1/4 cup thin green pepper strips
1/2 cup shredded sheddar cheese.(can use reduced fat)
1 tbsp. green onion
1/2 cup thick n chunky salsa(brand of choice)

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line 15x10x1 inch pan with foil.
Spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place 2 torillas
on foil lined pan. Sprinkkle each with half of the chicken, bell
pepper strips, cheese and green onion. Top with remaining 2 tortillas.
2. bake 3 to 5 minutes or until light brown and crispy.
Cut into wedges: serve with salsa.

Can double recipe, if desired.

Salsa With Chile:

4 medium tomatoes, chopped(3 cups)
1 jalepeno chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantra
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. salt
Desired tortlla chips.
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix all inged., except tortilla chips.
until blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Serve with torilla chips.

The next appetizer is not a Mexican recipe, but it is delicious!

Beer Cheese Dip:

1 glove garlic, peeled and cut in half
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 12 ozs. of beer.(reg or non alcoholic)
6 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese(1 1/2lbs.)

Directions:

1. Rub inside of 3 qt. saucepan with the cut sides of
garlic; discard garlic.
Add butter or margarine; melt over low heat.
Stir in flour: cook 2 min., stirring constantly.
Stir in beer. Increase heat to med.-high; heat to
boiling. Boil 2 to 3 min., stirring constantly, until
mixture is thick and smooth.
2. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, about 1/2 cup
at a time, stirring until cheese is melted and mixture
is smooth.
3. Transfer cheese to bowl, and before serving, can add
chopped onions(optional)

4. Serve with cut up bagels or soft pretzels, or cut up
rye or white bread.

These are just a few appetizer suggestions. Hope you
enjoy!
Serve with your favorite beverage!