Columbus Blue Jackets Themed Super Bowl Party Foods!
Come Sunday the United States Of America will turn its focus towards the Super Bowl, who am I kidding, the focus has been on the Super Bowl since the conference champions were crowned. Union and Blue has got you covered though, no we aren’t going to cover the Super Bowl, what we are going to do though is have some fun with it!
What is one thing that everyone loves about the Super Bowl? The parties and the food! Oh right, two of the best teams in the NFL will be facing off too. Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is just a great excuse to over-eat and have a few extra drinks on one last Sunday to commemorate the ending of the NFL season. So how are we celebrating the Super Bowl here at Union and Blue? CBJ themed Super Bowl party foods! Click next for the first of seven recipes that every CBJ fan should be enjoying on Sunday and for the rest of the hockey season!
Jan 18, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A general view of preparations for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jack Johnson Banana Pancakes
Nov 20, 2013; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (7) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Columbus Blue Jackets won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, even on Super Bowl Sunday that is true! What better way to start your day than waking up to some banana pancakes! Sweet, but yet healthy! No one can resist a pancake, especially with some delicious bananas!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry pancake mix – follow recipe according to box
- OR Perfect Pancake batter
- 2 bananas
Directions
- Make the pancake batter.
- Mash one banana in a small bowl and then add it to the pancake batter.
- Slice the second banana in about 1/4 inch slices and set aside.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup pancake batter at a time onto a preheated griddle sprayed with non stick spray.
- Place some banana slices on top of each pancake on your griddle.
- When pancake batter starts to bubble, carefully flip with a spatula.
- Cook until the bottom side of the pancake is done.
Recipe for Banana Pancakes from Like Mother Like Daughter Blog
Tropp It Like Its Hot Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip
Dec 9, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Corey Tropp (26) and Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Zach Sill (38) fight during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Every party needs a good chip and dip snack! Buffalo chicken wing dip is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday! Why not add a little spice as well and Tropp It Like Its Hot! What is the phrase? Go big or go home, Super Bowl parties are not for weak palates. This recipe will keep you on your toes right from the beginning of the party, to the night cap after the game!
Ingredients
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Pepper Colby cheese, shredded
- 1 lb Buffalo-style roasted chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
- Preheat conventional oven to 350°F.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Spread into a 9 x 9-inch pan or 2-quart baking dish.
- Bake 30 minutes, until bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
Dubi’s Lil’ Smokies
Nov 12, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
What kind of Super Bowl party would it be without some little wieners, aka lil’ smokies! This recipe is beyond ordinary though, just like the player it was named after! These particular lil’ smokies are chipolte lime, a perfect combination with just the right kick!
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz.) package Little Smokies (I used Hillshire Farms turkey)
- 1/2 c. honey flavored bbq sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1-2 Tbsp. adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers + 1 canned chipotle pepper, finely chopped (*adjust heat by adding more or less adobo sauce and/or peppers)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
- Transfer to small crockpot to keep warm.
Recipe for Chipotle Lime Little Smokies from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Camsanity Hot Wings
Jan 10, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) chases after a loose puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Columbus defeated Carolina 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Ok, it really wouldn’t be a Super Bowl party without chicken wings! I don’t think that Camsanity would want his chicken wings anyway other than hot! Don’t play it easy and order chicken wings from your local pizza joint, take the chance and make them in your own kitchen, trust me, they will be a huge hit!
Sauce
- 2 cups red hot sauce
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
Wings
- 4 pounds chicken wings (I used all drumettes)
- salt
- pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil and set rack inside. Place chicken pieces on rack and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes. Flip wings and cook 15-20 minutes longer, until chicken is crispy.
- Meanwhile, whisk together ingredients for the sauce. Transfer cooked wings to large bowl, add sauce, toss to thoroughly coat, and serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.
YUmberger Mini-Sliders
Mar 17, 2012; Vancouver, British Columbia,CANADA; Columbus Blue Jackets forward RJ Umberger (18) during the warmup at Rogers Arena against the Vancouver Canucks . Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
The Union and Blue Super Bowl party needs a little more substance, that is why we recommend the YUmbeger Mini-Sliders! These little burgers bring the crunch! These mini-burgers may seem small, but they pack just the right punch, and won’t leave you hungry after the whistle blows!
Ingredients
- 1 lb pre-made slider patties or 1 lb. ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- sharp cheddar cheese slices
- 6-8 slices bacon, cooked
- bag of BBQ potato chips (whatever you prefer)
- slider buns
Instructions
- If you couldn’t find sliders already made into patties, begin to form the ground beef into mini sliders about 1/4 inch bigger than the buns. Warm a griddle or a grill pan on medium low heat. Season both sides of the burger with salt and pepper. Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- When the burger is on the last side to cook place a half piece of cheese on the slider so it can begin to melt. Once the burger is finished, place on a bun, add bacon, and about 3-4 whole BBQ chips and serve. You can use whatever condiments you would like on your burger. But its that simple!
Bobrovsky’s Top Cop Doughnuts
Jan 10, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a glove save during the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Nationwide Arena. Columbus defeated Carolina 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Every Super Bowl party needs a dessert, and I think the Top Cop in town has got you covered in this department! Doughnuts don’t have to just be for breakfast, they can also make for one delicious dessert! Not only do they look like little hockey pucks so you can be thinking of the Blue Jackets, but you can also add little white stripes and they somewhat resemble a football, isn’t that what this is all about?!?!
Ingredients
- 1 box Funfetti Glazed Chocolate Lil’ Donut Kit
- 1/3 C. butter, melted
- ½ C. milk
- glaze packet (from donut kit)
- 3 Tbsp. milk (this is more than called for on the box recipe)
- ¼ C. white chocolate melts or chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine donut mix, butter and milk.
- Make dough balls the size of walnuts and roll them tightly. Gently pinch the sides to make a “football” shape and place on cookie sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes and let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the glaze packet with milk using a whisk or a fork. (I use more milk than said on the box because I still want to see a dark brown color to get the football effect.)
- Dip cooled donuts in glaze and put on a cooling rack to let glaze drip off.
- Melt white chocolate and put into a small plastic bag. Snip off the corner and pipe the “threads” on the football. Wait for the chocolate to dry, then serve! Go team!
Fish Boll
Jan 19, 2013; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) fights with Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jared Boll (40) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. The Blue Jackets beat the Predators in a shoot out 3-2. Mandatory credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
This may be a little too fruity for a Super Bowl drink, but it really packs a punch! Every party needs a great drink though, and this cocktail is super easy to make! Simply crack open a couple bottles of vodka and then add some lemon-lime soda, simple and easy! Plus you can even make a kid friendly option, this Super Bowl party is kid friendly of course!
Adult Fish Boll
Mix
- 750 ml bottle of blue vodka
- 750 ml bottle of mango vodka
- 5-6 cans of lemon lime soda and serve
Kid Friendly Mixture
Ingredients
- 1 two-liter bottle lemon-lime soda, flat
- 4 1/4-oz. packages unflavored gelatin
- 2 drops blue food coloring
- 2 oz. gummy fish
Directions
- Place 1 cup soda in a large bowl. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over soda, and let stand to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Place 2 cups soda in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until just before a boil. Add the softened gelatin, stirring to dissolve the gelatin completely over the heat, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add the remaining soda and food coloring, and stir to combine. Pour the liquid into the fish bowl. Using a damp paper towel, carefully remove any bubbles that have formed on the surface. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight.
- When ready to serve, use a sharp knife to make vertical slits in the gelatin; insert the fish in a random pattern to make it look as though they are swimming in the bowl. Keep refrigerated until serving. Serve within 6 hours.