My last post I shared my chili recipe. For game day I usually double the recipe (or more if a ton of people are coming). I make it the day ahead and then just slow simmer it on the stove or put it in a crock pot on warm on the day of the game. That means that on the busy game day I can just work on pulling together the rest of the bar choices, and picking up the house a little without the stress of cooking from scratch.
When my guests ask what they can bring, I will often give them an assignment that will help me with the toppings for the Chili bar such as hot dog buns, tortilla chips, Cheese, Onions, drinks, etc.
I'll share what I usually pull together for mine, but get creative!
Chili Bar Ingredients:
Crock Pot of Chili
Onions
Jalepenos
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
hot sauce
For the Nacho's:
Crockpot of Nacho cheese sauce. (I usually grab the large #10 can from Sams Club)
Salsa
tortilla chips
For the Chili Dogs;
Crock pot of simmering hot dogs
Hot dog buns
For bowls of Chili:
Tortilla bowls and paper bowls
Corn bread
I keep the desserts simple: a pan of brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and cinnamon rolls.
