LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- When most people think of how to celebrate the Super Bowl, it often has something to do with food. To help you make the right call with what to serve as part of your game day spread, we've gathered some fan favorite recipes to help satisfy your taste buds!

For those looking for a healthy dip, try this quick and easy recipe for cowboy caviar! It's a favorite of WDRB's own Bryce Jones' family. His mother Gail has been making it for watch parties for years. Gail suggests those rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs add in some extra red bell peppers, while those supporting the Philadelphia Eagles could opt for more green peppers.

GAIL'S COWBOY CAVIAR

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can black-eyed peas
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 2 tbs choppedĀ jalapeƱo (more or less to taste)
  • 1 cup Italian dressingĀ 

Directions

  • Mix beans, onion, pepper and tomatoes together.
  • AddĀ jalapeƱoĀ and cilantro.
  • Stir together and add Italian dressing.
  • Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve!

If you want to get into the Texas spirit, WDRB's Monica Harkins says theseĀ jalapeƱo poppers are a go-to at her family's barbecues. The recipe comes from her uncle JD, dubbed the 'Pitmaster of the family.' JD has been competing in cookoffs since 2003.Ā 

UNCLE JD'S JALEPEƑO POPPERS

Ingredients

  • 8-10 jalapenos
  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1 package bacon
  • Optional: shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Start by slicing the jalapeƱoĀ down vertically to create canoe shapes. Then remove the seeds.
  • In a bowl combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese (if using).
  • Take small scoops of the cream cheese mixture to fill the canoe about ā…” of the way.
  • Next, wrap one strip of bacon around each jalapeƱo. Place them open side up on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for at least 45 minutes until the bacon is cooked.
  • Uncle JD says if you have a smoker, you can leave them on a similar temperature for around 2 hours.

WDRB's Monica Harkins interviews her Uncle JD about his Super Bowl recipe

For those looking to add a little extra heat to the recipe, Uncle JD says to pickĀ jalapeƱos with more pointed ends as those tend to be spicier than those with rounded ends.Ā 

While you're picking up some bacon, go ahead and grab some extra packages to try out WDRB Digital Director Cara Sabin'sĀ bacon weenies and bacon breadsticks! Using a few simple ingredients, these creations are sure to get your mouths watering.Ā 

SABIN'S SCRUMPTIOUS BACON WEENIES

Ingredients

  • 1 package cocktail-size wieners
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1lb sliced bacon
  • Toothpicks

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice bacon strips into thirds.
  • Coat cut strips in brown sugar.
  • Wrap one piece of bacon around a cocktail wiener and secure with a toothpick.
  • Cover a baking dish with foil and line dish with wieners.
  • Bake until bacon is cooked to your liking and enjoy!
BACON WEENIES

Check out these bacon weenies made by WDRB Digital Director Cara Sabin using just a few simple ingredients!

BACON BREADSTICKS

Ingredients

  • 1 package Puffed Pastry (from the freezer aisle)
  • 1 package of thin sliced bacon (Sabin says she prefers to use Fischerā€™s)

Directions

  • Let puff pastry dough thaw in refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Remove puff pastry dough from package.
  • Place dough on counter and cut into strips with a pizza cutter. This should yield you about 12-13 strips.
  • Put one slice of bacon on a puff pastry and twist. Pinch ends to make sure puff pastry stays in place.
  • Place the twists on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
  • Put in refrigeratorĀ for 15 minutes. This will firm up the dough so it will rise better in the oven.
  • Bake until golden brown and delicious!
BACON WRAPPED BREADSTICKS

Check out these deliciousĀ bacon-wrapped breadsticks made by WDRB Digital Director Cara Sabin!

If you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, WDRB Video Editor Gabby DeGeorge has a chocolate cookie recipe with a twist for you to try out!

GABBY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE CREATIONS

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs espresso powder
  • 1 tbs hot water
  • 2Ā 1ā„2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Ā Ā¼ cup whole-wheat flour
  • Ā Ā¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp basking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)Ā 
  • 1ā„2 cup beet sugar
  • 1ā„2 firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz. dark chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the espresso powder and hot water.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt and baking powder.Ā 
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, beet sugar and brown sugar and mix until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla and espresso powder mixture. Slowly mix in the flour mixture until the dough just comes together. Then fold in the chocolate chips.Ā 
  • Next, line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the dough into balls of approximately 2Ā 1ā„2Ā tablespoons and place on a prepared baking sheet. Using the palm of your hand, gently press each ball down on the parchment paper to make a thick disk.Ā 
  • Place baking sheet in refrigerator for 1 hour.Ā 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cookies on the baking sheet with 2 inches of space between each.Ā 
  • Bake until edges are golden (about 15-20 minutes). Allow cookies to cool and enjoy!
DEGEORGE CHOCOLATE COOKIE RECIPE

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe made by WDRB Video Editor Gabby DeGeorge!

Do you have a Super Bowl creation you love to make each year? Leave us a picture and the recipe on our Facebook post here!Ā 

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