My prayers to those affected by Hermine and the Pacific storms. We were lucky and only had a couple of hours of rain from the outer bands on Thursday, and have been enjoying hot sunshine on the Gulf coast. Fingers crossed hurricane season will be mild this year.
Okay, what’s the best thing about Labor Day weekend?
A last summer getaway?
Nope…
Time with friends and family?
Nope…
The beginning of fall?
Nope…
Cooler weather?
Nope….
The start of pumpkin season and delicious fall foods?
Nope!
It’s the official start of college football!! 🏈
Are you ready????
Do you have football field table runner? See how to make one here
Football watching requires lots of piggy things…
You’re going to need a good dip, like this Pigskin Tailgate Dip
And maybe some Pistachio Pigs
Oh and you definitely want to up your game with Brown Sugar Bacon Bundles
Top Dogs on a Roll aka Gourmet Smokies with Caramelized Onions, are a twist on ever favorite pigs in a blanket
Top Dogs on a Roll or Red & White Tidy Bites
Ingredients
- 20 mini smokies
- 20 small dinner rolls [Sister Shubert’s]
- 1 large onion sliced
- sweet hot mustard or mustard of choice
- 1 T butter
- 1 T olive oil
Instructions
- Cook onion in butter and olive oil over medium low heat until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Slice rolls in partially in half lengthwise, like a hot dog bun, not cutting all the way through, forming a pocket.
- Spread mustard on the inside and top with a few caramelized onions and 1 smokie.
- Place buns on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Makes 20 mini dogs.
How about a Popcorn Bar
Set out a variety of toppings with a big bowl of popcorn and individual containers
Let everyone create their own mix
Show your team spirit at the table
And at your front door
Whether your team wins or loses, make sure you enjoy the game!
You can see another football food recipe round up here
Happy football season and Happy Labor Day!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Celebrate and Decorate, Rustic and Refined,
Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Tickle My Tastebuds, Wow Us Wednesday
Full Plate Thursday, Work it Wednesday
Poofing the Pillows, Creatively Crafty, Your Inspired Design
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