Game Day

So it's Sunday...that means football in my house. Actually, Saturday is a football day too. I don't complain... instead I make my husband snacks to enjoy while watching his game(s). As I am doing this, I can't help but wonder why he doesn't make me snacks when I am enjoying my Sex and the City/Golden Girl marathons???  Anyway, this is one of his favorite snacks. I often throw in some browned chorizo or shredded chicken. Don't limit yourself to anything...

Game Day Nachos

1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tbsp. minced jalapeno peppers
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

 

Mix together peppers, olive oil, garlic and butter in a saucepan.Sprinkle in flour, pour in milk and stir until mixture simmers -- do not allow to boil. When mixture begins to thicken, stir in the cheese and remaining ingredients, Simmer on low heat an additional five minutes or until cheese is fully melted. If you feel like, now is the time to add in your shredded chicken/browned chorizo/ground beef. Serve with tortilla chips/potato skins/carrots.

Whatever your sport is...these are delish!