{"id":461,"date":"2015-01-30T17:58:37","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T17:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=461"},"modified":"2021-10-08T14:13:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T20:13:22","slug":"big-game-family-party-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/big-game-family-party-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Game Party Recipes for the Whole Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sunday of the Big Game is one of the most exciting days of the year in sports\u2014and it\u2019s a great opportunity to bond with your little ones! While this day is centered around football, everyone knows that food and drinks also play a major role. Beyond the obvious choice you\u2019ll have to make, who to root for, there are two crucial questions you should ask yourself (if your children don\u2019t ask you first). <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are we going to eat?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are we going to drink?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Individual Seven-Layer Dip Recipe<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep the kids occupied and entertained, it\u2019s a great idea to have them help with a recipe for the Big Game! We\u2019d recommend this individual seven-layer dip recipe. They\u2019re small and simple, so the kiddos can help make them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Here are the ingredients you\u2019ll need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 16 oz can refried beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 1 oz package taco seasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup guacamole (or make homemade guacamole)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 8 oz container sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo (or make homemade pico de gallo)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Roma tomatoes, diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd bunch of green onions, sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 2.25 oz can sliced olives, drained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 9 oz plastic tumblers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tortilla chips<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Here\u2019s how to make them:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a small bowl, mix taco seasoning with refried beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assemble the layers like this:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 1: beans and taco seasoning (2 tablespoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 2: sour cream (2 tablespoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 3: guacamole (2 tablespoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 4: salsa or pico de gallo (2 tablespoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 5: cheese (2 tablespoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 6: tomatoes (1-2 teaspoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer 7: green onions and olives (1-2 teaspoons)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garnish with one tortilla chip. Store in the refrigerator until serving and serve with chips. Makes around 8 individual dips.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Smoky Bloody Mary Recipe<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking with your little ones is a great way to spend quality time together. Getting kids involved in cooking is fun for them, but once they\u2019re tucked into bed, you\u2019ll have time to make a recipe that\u2019s only for adults. Here\u2019s how to make one of our favorite drinks, a Smoky Bloody Mary!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-462 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_30_w1024-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Great Wolf Lodge Bloody Mary drink for the Big Game\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_30_w1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_30_w1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_30_w1024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/01_30_w1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 oz vodka<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tender celery stalk, with leaves (from center of celery stalk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 oz Great Wolf Lodge\u00ae Bloody Mary Mix<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 qt. tomato juice (unseasoned)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Tbsp. chipotle sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tsp. celery seed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp. grated horseradish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine all ingredients, mix well, and chill for at least 4 hours before using.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Here\u2019s how to serve it:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squeeze fresh lime into a mason jar, rub the lime along the rim of the glass, dip into sea salt, reserve lime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill mason jar with fresh ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a mixing tin, add ice, vodka, and 10 oz of Great Wolf Lodge\u00ae Bloody Mary Mix.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shake well and strain into the prepared mason jar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garnish with celery stalk and reserved lime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two crowd-pleasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Game recipe ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not only a great way to spend quality time with family, but they\u2019ll also score big points with your guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not down for the alcohol? No worries! Just eliminate the vodka, add in some vegetable garnishes like carrot or cucumber, and finish it off with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/recipes\/football-lime-wedges-recipes-t121346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">football lime garnish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The kids will feel like they were in on the fun, and you\u2019ll get a few more veggies in them. Now <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a touchdown! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Big Game Sunday with these recipes for an awesome 7-layer dip for the family &#038; a smoky bloody mary drink for when the pups go to bed. 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