Recipe Tuesday ~ Super Party Foods

It's that time of year again...time to clean the Party Basement and get ready for Super Bowl XLII. 

We host a Super Bowl party nearly every year, so I thought that in preparation for this Sunday's shindig, I thought I'd post some diet friendly ~ but still tasty ~ party foods for today's Recipe Tuesday.  No good pics today, just good recipes.  Enjoy!

Spicy BBQ Meatballs

1 1/2 pound lean ground turkey (I used 93/7)
1 cup uncooked quick oats (I used old-fashioned oats)
2 medium egg white(s)
1 large onion(s), finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp beef bouillon granules
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I used KC Masterpiece Low Calorie)

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine all ingredients, except barbecue sauce, in a medium-size bowl; mix well. I would suggest that the oats be ground up a little in a food processor. Also make sure the onions are chopped finely and you might use a smaller onion.
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Shape meatball mixture into sixty 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a chafing dish or crockpot to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat barbecue sauce over medium-high heat until hot. Pour sauce over cooked meatballs, toss gently and serve.

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Ranch Baked Quesadillas

1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded 2% Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® dressing
1/4 cup diced green chilies, rinsed and drained
4 9-inch whole wheat tortillas, warmed
Salsa, Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® dressing
and guacamole, optional
Preparation
Prep Time: 20 min.
Bake Time: 15 min.
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine chicken, cheese, Ranch and chilies in medium bowl. Divide chicken mixture evenly between each tortilla; fold in half to seal. Place quesadillas on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with salsa, Ranch and guacamole, if desired.

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Shrimp Spread

16 Oz. (2 Pk) Softened Low Fat or Fat Free Cream Cheese
1/2 C REALLEMON Lemon Juice
2 (4 oz) Cans ORLEANS Shrimp, drained and soaked as label directs
1 to 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Green Onions*
1 T Prepared Horseradish
1 T Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 T Pepper
1/8 T Garlic Powder
Green onions should be to taste*.

In small mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in lemon juice. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill to blend flavors. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables. Refrigerate left-overs.

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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

(Phase 1 for the dip, but Phase 2 with the Triscuits or bread)

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze dried
1 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 cup of chopped red pepper
1 can (14 oz) of artichoke heart quarters, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup of shredded cheese: either Monterrey Jack or mozzarella (I use more cheese than this!)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Mix mayonnaise and parmesan cheese. Stir in artichoke hearts spinach and red pepper. Spoon mixture into 1-quart casserole pan and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve warm on chunks of bread, crackers or tortillas chips.

TIP: You can also make this 24 hours ahead, refrigerate and bake as directed the next day.

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Skinny Margaritas

This will save you about 400 calories a drink compared to a regular margarita.

1 can diet soda (Diet Sprite, Diet 7 UP, or Fresca)
1/8 cup lime juice
1 or 2 tubes Crystal Light Lemonade Mix-ins
About 10 ice cubes
2 oz tequila

Blend ingrediants together and serve!

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New Year's Champagne Punch

Makes 18 cups of punch

1 package sugar-free ruby red grapefruit mix and 8 cups cold water
1 teaspoon sugar-free orange drink mix
2 bottles of extra brut, brut, or extra-dry champagne
1 liter club soda

Following the directions on the package, combine 8 cups of water with the appropriate amount of sugar-free ruby red grapefruit mix. Add all the other ingredients except champagne. Chill well. Pour into punch bowl. Add champagne.

Comments

[carjazi]

Wow, everything sounds so delicious! Will have to try a few out. Too bad I'm heading to Detroit this weekend or I'd come crash your party. Have fun!

[Robin]

what great recipes! Thank you for sharig them with us. Enjoy your party!

[Jan C]

Dang, girl, I'm drooling here as I wait for my frozen chicken pot pie lunch to finish baking!

[maggie]

I luv your menu. How come I'm not invited? :)
Maggie

[Heather]

Yummy! You rock! I'm going to put some of those in a text file!

Have fun at the party!!!

[JanMary, N Ireland]

Never watched the Super Bowl, or been to a Super Bowl party, but love the look of those recipes.

[Thumper6423]

Those recipes look good! When I saw the one for Spicy Meatballs, I got that Bob Hope commercial stuck in my head LOL

[Tammy]

OH wow!!!!! I love those recipes. Thanks girl and have a great party!!!!!!!