Super Bowl Appetizers

Cheeseburger Sliders:

1 lb of ground beef

1 package of hawaiin rolls (12 count)

6 slices of american cheddar cheese

1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Optional toppings:

Green pepper, beef bacon, mushrooms, etc.

For butter spread:

1 tbsp of butter

Dash of pepper, salt, garlic, and parsley

Brown your ground beef in a pan. Cook additional toppings you as well. I normally do this in a separate pan so I can do a half and half split. Once beef is cooked, drain the grease and set aside. Slice your Hawaiian rolls in half if not already done. Place the bottom half on a baking pan. Then, layer from the bottom to top as following: sliced cheddar cheese, ground burger, toppings, shredded cheese, and top half of sliders. Brush the rolls with your butter spread and place in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes or until golden.

Sweet or Spicy Bacon Crackers

• Club crackers

• 1 package of BFF beef bacon

• BBQ Rub or Baldridge AP Seasoning

• brown sugar

• red pepper flakes (if you want spice)

Get a baking sheet with a wire rack and line with crackers.

Cut 1lb of bacon into 4 sections and place 1 slice on each cracker.

Sprinkle with brown sugar, BBQ seasoning, and red pepper flake.

 Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F until the bacon is cooked through (25-30min).

Use a spatula to remove each cracker bc they will sometimes stick.  Enjoy!

Beef Baguettes

1 ½ pound piece of beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat (You can use just about any type of steak)

1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground and coarse

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Sliced pepperjack cheese

1 tablespoon butter

1 French baguette, cut into 1-inch slices

1 tablespoon olive oil

Garlic aioli:

1 1/2 cup of mayo

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsps rice wine vinegar

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Season your steaks with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness. (For medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°F, medium, 140°F, medium-well, 145°F.). Set aside to cool. Cut the baguette into slices and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes. Mix up your garlic aioli. Spread some garlic aioli on the baguette, place steak bite on top, with some pepperjack cheese. Place in the oven for a few more minutes until the cheese is melted and enjoy.