Game Day

Fries with Garlic Aioli

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Fries with Garlic Aioli is winning game day snack time with a delicious dip made with mayo, roasted garlic cloves and lemon juice that goes perfect with McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries.

This time of year is crazy busy in my household between holiday gatherings, Birthday parties, end of year school functions and game day hang outs with friends. Of course, I love hosting our game day events and one of my go-to spreads are fries with dips. So simple, so delicious and there is something for everyone. One of my favorite fry and dip pairings happens to be McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries with a homemade aioli. McCain® products are great for dipping and can be found at your local Walmart in the freezer section.

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Hosting Game Day Tips

Hosting game day doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are my TOP 5 TIPS to make hosting a snap.

Use disposable plates, napkins, utensils and cups for easy clean up.
Have plenty of drinks and keep them cold so remember extra ice.
Finger foods will help you win big with your guests and give you easy party prep and cleanup.
Make sure the game viewing area is comfortable and has plenty of seating.
Are kids attending? Make sure there are snacks and drinks that are kid friendly. Also, set up a safe play area for the kids to run and jump.

Fries with Garlic Aioli

Garlic Aioli may sound a little fancy but is quite easy to throw together and adds so much flavor to McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries or any other McCain fries. You start by roasting a bulb of garlic in the oven with just a little olive oil. The garlic becomes soft so you can easily squeeze the garlic out of the cloves to add to a little mayonnaise, lemon juice and more olive oil to create a yummy dip.

More Dips

Make all your guests happy with a variety of dipping sauces. You can quickly toss together these other sauces for your fun party spread.

Mix equal parts of your favorite tangy BBQ sauce with mayonnaise that is perfect for dunking fries.
Honey Mustard is always a crowd pleaser made with equal parts honey, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
Spice things up with a touch of sriracha in mayonnaise for those hot sauce fans.
Add the classics: ketchup, mustard and ranch.

Fries with Garlic Aioli

Fries with Garlic Aioli is winning game day snack with a delicious dip made with mayo, roasted garlic cloves and lemon juice that goes perfect with McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries.

Course snacks

Keyword aioli, fries, sauces, snacks

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Roasting Garlic 40 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Servings 9 servings

Author Amber

Ingredients

Fries with Garlic Aioli

26 ounces McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries

Roasted Garlic

1 garlic bulb
olive oil

Garlic Aioli

2 roasted garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Instructions

Roasted Garlic

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the top off a head of garlic to expose the cloves slightly. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil.
Roast for 40 minutes and remove from oven to cool.

Garlic Aioli

Squeeze the garlic out of two roasted garlic cloves and mash in small bowl using a fork.
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Mash together well and then stir in the mayo.
Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Fries with Garlic Aioli

Cook your McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries according to instructions on the bag. I cooked mine in the oven at 425 degrees for a total of 22 minutes.
Serve with Garlic Aioli.

What’s your favorite dip to pair with McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries? Let me know in the comments below!

Hosting a Football Game with Crock-Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

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Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made with chicken slow cooked with onion, BBQ sauce and Dr Pepper® topped with a vinegar and oil coleslaw in a hamburger bun for a simple game day meal.

Ten-hut! Fall is officially here which means college football season is in full swing! Time to huddle up with your friends to plan the who, what, when and where for tailgating and football viewing parties for the season. These Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are guaranteed to make you the MVP among your friends and family for Saturday football, along with just a few hosting tips!

How to score a big WIN in hosting

Keep it simple and casual. Saturdays are for relaxing even if a big game is on. When hosting, let people kick their feet up and take it easy.
May your food be warm and drinks stay cold! Stock the fridge with Dr Pepper and serve something warm for the main dish.
Snacks galore! Chips, dips, pretzels, peanuts, and a cheese platter set out next to television are a must.
Clean and restock the bathroom. Toilet paper, hand soap, clean hand towels and some air freshener are on the Dollar General shopping list.
Make sure there is seating for everyone. Move the couch, bring in some extra chairs or whatever you need to do to make sure everyone has a comfortable seat.
More snacks. Make sure there is no way the snacks will run dry before the 4th quarter. Overestimate the amount of food and drink you will need and keep the snacks flowing.

The main stop for game day snacks, drinks, cleaning supplies and a few fun decor items is Dollar General for a quick, convenient shopping experience with great prices. I already had chicken in the freezer that just needed to be thawed out so this entire game day meal was a breeze.

Dollar General List

Plates
Napkins
Cups
Dr Pepper
Variety of snacks
Cleaning supplies
Toilet paper
Air freshener
Hand soap
Serving bowls and platters
Utensils
Football decorations
Ingredients: vinegar, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, cabbage/coleslaw mix, sugar, salt, celery seed and BBQ sauce.

Stock up and save on Dr Pepper each time you visit Dollar General!

Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

The mix of sweet Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken with the tang of a vinegar coleslaw are the perfect combination for a game day sandwich. These sandwiches are mouthwatering and just SO DARN DELICIOUS. The secret ingredient to these winning sandwiches are the Dr Pepper. Adding Dr Pepper with its rich, indulgent, one of a kind flavor makes meat so tender and adds that really nice sweetness that you and your friends are going to love. Dr Pepper is the official drink of college football fans and a great way to create yummy recipes with its 23 flavors packed inside every can.

Crock-Pot Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches are made with chicken, slow cooked with onion, BBQ sauce and Dr Pepper® topped with a vinegar and oil coleslaw in a hamburger bun for a simple game day meal.

Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken
3-4 pounds chicken breast
26 ounces your favorite BBQ sauce (2 bottles)
1 yellow onion, diced
12 ounce can Dr Pepper®
Coleslaw
2-3 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 head cabbage, shredded (may substitute 2 bags coleslaw mix)
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 teaspoon celery seed
8 hamburger buns

Place chicken into the slow cooker.
Dice a yellow onion and place on chicken.
Pour in a bottle of BBQ sauce, followed by a can of Dr Pepper. Cook on low for 6 hours.
As the chicken cooks, prep the coleslaw. Start by washing the vegetables well and peel the carrots.
Quarter the cabbage head and put into a food processor. Pulse until the cabbage is shredded and place into a mixing bowl.
Grate the carrots and slice the green onions. Add to cabbage. Dollar General has packaged coleslaw if you want to save time! Two bags will equal a head of cabbage.
In a small bowl, add sugar, salt, celery seed, vinegar and oil. Mix well and add to the bowl of cabbage. Stir, cover and place in fridge until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred in a mixing bowl. The chicken should shred easily with just a fork.
Add 1 cup of BBQ sauce and 1 cup of the liquid and onion from the crock-pot. Mix in with the shredded chicken.
Place a heap of chicken on a hamburger bun, followed by some coleslaw.
Serve with a side of coleslaw and a cold Dr Pepper.

Game Day

Hosting game day is pretty relaxed. No need to be a perfectionist and scrub every inch of the house. Do a quick clean of the house making sure the bathrooms are stocked, set up the television viewing area with plenty of seating and prep some food. Begin your Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken Sandwiches 6 hours before kick off, make sure the drinks are cold and have plenty of snacks available! Do you have any hosting tips for game day? Share them in the comments below.

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is made with Velveeta, pepper jack cheese, ground beef with extra taco seasoning, black beans, Rotel and beer for the perfect game day snack.

You are going to LOVE this dip! The Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is always a big hit among friends and family and is crazy easy to make. The only item you need to cook is the ground beef before tossing all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a few hours. Cook on the low setting, stir and then place on warm so everyone can snack and watch the game.

This recipe makes a big batch of dip so make sure to invite your friends over to share the goods.

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is made with Velveeta, pepper jack cheese, ground beef with extra taco seasoning, black beans, Rotel and beer for the perfect game day snack.

32 ounces Velveeta original, cubed
8 ounces pepper jack cheese block, cubed
15 ounce can black beans, drained
10 ounces mild Rotel, drained
2 packets taco seasoning
1 pound ground beef, lean
1 cup beer
Tortilla chips

Place the crockpot on low setting.
Cube the Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Place into crockpot.
Drain the Rotel and black beans. Place into crockpot.
On the stovetop, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Add taco seasoning packets and a few tablespoons water. Simmer until seasoning has thickened.
Place ground beef into crockpot with 1 cup of any beer.
Cook for 2-3 hours. Stir well. Serve with tortilla chips.

Game Day