Looking for Super Bowl party recipes that are sure to be a hit? These tasty oven-roasted bites are full of flavor and texture, and are perfect game day snacks. Make one or make them both!🍷🏈🥓
Our first recipe features juicy chicken thighs seasoned with your favorite BBQ rub, wrapped in crispy bacon, glazed with tangy BBQ sauce and caramelized to perfection. Tanya’s husband (and my brother-in-law) Todd stumbled upon these “Chicken Littles” while searching for a new appetizer to cook on the Traeger a few years ago. We loved them so much we adapted the recipe for the oven, making them accessible to everyone. Whether you're using a Traeger or your oven, this recipe is a winner!
Next up: Cheese stuffed bacon and BBQ meatballs. Imagine juicy burger meat stuffed with gooey cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and smothered in tangy BBQ sauce. These "moink" balls (meat and pork meatballs) are a fun twist on our chicken little recipe and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With endless cheese options to experiment with, you'll never get bored. Plus, they're super easy to make in the oven.
Pair these apps with our Syrah Grand Klasse and get ready for a touchdown of flavor!
Chicken Littles
Serves: 4-6 (makes 12 pieces)
Inspired by: BBQ Chicken Littles
Suggested wine pairing: 2021 Syrah Grand Klasse, 2020 Syrah Grand Klasse, 2019 Syrah Grand Klasse
INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless chicken thighs
12 oz pkg of bacon
BBQ seasoning of choice (we used equal parts Montreal Steak Seasoning and Traeger Rub)
~½ c of your favorite BBQ sauce
Toothpick or skewer, if desired
INSTRUCTIONS:
Trim fat from thighs and cut into thirds. Season with your fav BBQ rub (approx 1-2 tsp, depending on your rub) on all sides and dry brine (leave out, uncovered) for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 385°. Line a sheet pan with parchment and place a cooling rack on top.
Gently coat chicken with 3 Tbsp BBQ sauce. Stretch bacon and cut each piece in half. Wrap each chicken piece with a half slice of bacon. Skewer if desired/necessary. Lightly season the skewers with a little more seasoning of choice
Place the chicken on the cooling rack. Roast in the oven for about 50 min. Glaze with your BBQ sauce again and continue to cook about 5-10 min or until internal temp hits a minimum of 175° and thighs are nicely caramelized. If desired, serve with additional BBQ sauce (or ranch or blue cheese) for dipping.
Enjoy with friends and family and a bold glass of Syrah!
Moink Balls
Serves: 4-6 (makes 8 meatballs)
Recipe by Tanya Miller
Suggested wine pairing: 2021 Syrah Grand Klasse Reserve, 2020 Syrah Grand Klasse, 2019 Syrah Grand Klasse
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef (we used American Wagyu but you could use 80/20)
8 ⅓-inch cubes of cheese* (we chose smoked gouda - yum!)
BBQ seasoning of choice (we used equal parts Montreal Steak Seasoning and Traeger Rub)
12 oz pkg of bacon
¼ - ½ c of your favorite BBQ sauce
Toothpick or small skewer for serving, if desired
* Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack, gruyere, blue cheese, or sharp white cheddar. We don't recommend brie or mozzarella for this one - not enough flavor.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 385°. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place a cooling rack on top.
Stretch each piece of bacon and cut them in half.
Cut the ground beef into 8 equal pieces (using a scale is great if you have one). Place each piece of meat in your cupped palm and gently press and spread it out enough so it can wrap around the piece of cheese. Sprinkle a bit of seasoning on the meat, put a piece of cheese in the middle and wrap it up. Create 8 meatballs. Sprinkle each with a little more seasoning and wrap the meatballs with bacon. You can use a toothpick to hold the bacon if needed, but we found it was not necessary in the oven. If you choose to grill or smoke them, a water soaked toothpick is highly recommended.
Place the meatballs on the cooling rack and put them in the oven. Roast for about 45 min to get them caramelized, then glaze with BBQ sauce and return to the over for the last 5-10 min. When done, the meat should be at least 160° in the center, but may be a little more than that.
Serve with a glass of Gård Syrah Grand Klasse!
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