GET READY FOR GAME DAY!

Score big with these crowd-pleasing Super Bowl snacks that will give your gang another reason to cheer

- CHARLES GRAYAUSKIE

Turkey Meatball Sliders

Active time: 20 min.

Total time: 30 min.

Serves: 10

Savory mushrooms boost the meaty flavor in these lightened-up sliders so no one will miss the beef

1 (20.8 oz.) pkg. ground turkey

½ cup finely minced mushrooms

½ cup fresh breadcrumbs

½ cup milk

1 egg

2 Tbs. roasted garlic & herb seasoning, such as McCormick

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

10 slider buns, toasted

5 slices American cheese, halved, folded

5 slices cooked bacon, halved

Lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes

❶ In large bowl, combine turkey, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, seasoning and cilantro until blended. Divide into 10 portions (about 3 Tbs. each). Shape into balls. Transfer to baking sheet; chill until firm, about 1 hr.

❷ Coat nonstick skillet with cook-ing spray over medium heat. In batches, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 8 min. Place meatballs in slider buns, dividing evenly; top with cheese and bacon. Garnish as desired with lettuce and tomatoes.

Per serving: 270 cal. 17g pro. 20g carb. 1g fiber 4g sug. 80mg chol. 470mg sod. 13g total fat 7g sat. fat

Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Active time: 20 min.

Total time: 45 min.

Serves: 6

So simple and creamy with two kinds of cheese, you’ll never go back to the box again

8 oz. elbow macaroni

2 Tbs. butter

2 Tbs. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

8 oz. Gouda, shredded, 2 cups

4 oz. Fontina, shredded, 1 cup

1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley