Chopped: Game-Day Baskets 🏈

Chopped: Game-Day Baskets 🏈 | Food Network

Get ready for the ultimate showdown as chefs step into the kitchen to transform classic game-day favorites into gourmet masterpieces! In this thrilling episode of Chopped, culinary talent collides with creativity, as contestants take on the challenge to elevate tailgating staples into dishes worthy of a championship celebration.

Contents

Chopped: Game-Day Baskets 🏈 | Food Network

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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Ingredients

Basket 1: Savory Snacks

1 lb chicken wings
½ cup hot sauce
¼ cup butter
1 tsp garlic powder
Celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for serving

Basket 2: Tasty Dips

1 can refried beans
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
½ cup sour cream
1 cup fresh salsa
Tortilla chips for serving

Basket 3: Sweet Treats

2 cups popcorn
1 cup caramel sauce
½ cup rainbow sprinkles
1 cup mixed nuts

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Wings:

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder until coated.
Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden and crispy.

2. Assemble the Dip Platter:

In a baking dish, layer the refried beans at the bottom.
Spread a layer of sour cream on top, followed by fresh salsa.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the salsa.
Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

3. Create the Sweet Treats:

In a large bowl, mix popcorn with caramel sauce until evenly coated.
Spread the caramel popcorn on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
While still warm, sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and mixed nuts, then allow to cool completely.

Notes

Feel free to customize the hot sauce level for the chicken wings based on preference.
For a twist, add jalapeños or black olives to the dip for an extra kick!
Don’t rush the cooling process for the popcorn; it enhances the texture and flavor.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or cheering for your team from home, these championship-worthy dishes will surely impress your guests. Tune in to see how these talented chefs elevate your game-day experience in this exciting episode of Chopped!