Game Day Eats...Coffee style!

Super Bowl LIX is coming up, and we've got some food ideas for you to make that are sure to elevate your Super Bowl party, and yes, even if it's a party of one.

First up... Coffee Rubbed Sliders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s what you need: 

1 lb. ground beef

2 Tbsp. ground coffee

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Slider buns

Your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc.

 

•  In a bowl mix ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic     powder, salt and pepper
• Set half of this seasoning mixture aside. 
• Combine half of the seasoning mixture with all of the ground beef and form mixture into small beef patties.
• Rub each patty on both side with the remaining set aside seasoning mixture.
• Grill or pan-fry the patties to your preferred doneness.
• Assemble sliders with buns and your favorite toppings.

 

Game Day BBQ Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Game Day BBQ sauce is perfect to use with chicken wings, drumsticks, or as a dip for fries or sweet potato fries.

Combine the following ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.

1 cup brewed coffee

1 cup ketchup (we like Primal Kitchen brand)

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 Tablespoon soy sauce (we used coconut aminos instead for a soy-free version)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper

 

 

Unforgettable espresso brownies a la mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These brownies are sooooo good!  Rich and chocolatey. The coffee enhances the chocolate and vise-versa. Trust us when we say – you gotta make these!

You’ll need:

½ cup unsalted good butter (we use Kerigold)

1 cup sugar (or scant less)

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup flour (we used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour)

¼ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons instant espresso (or equivalent finely ground decaf if you’re sensitive to caffeine.)

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Grease a square baking pan
• Melt butter, then stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla
• Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and espresso powder
• Mix until smooth
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until test done with a toothpick
• Let cool before cutting into squares
• Top with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream!

 

No matter who wins the game…you can’t lose with these recipes that have coffee as their star player!