We are hosting team dinner for my son's HS hockey team in a few weeks and with everyone preparing for the Super Bowl I figured it would be the perfect time to get some ideas for the cook. I plan to make pulled pork, ribs, slaw, some bacon wrapped buffalo meatballs and at least two types of mac and cheese (last year I did bacon buffalo and smoked Gouda mac and cheese). Since I somewhat jokingly say I want to "win" team dinner, I am beginning to feel the pressure and want to continue to up my game (my son has informed me his team mates plan to bring Tupperware containers after last year).
I am happy to entertain anyone's best ideas on sides that might complement what I have planned. Keep in mind these are 15-18 year old boys who can be somewhat picky and tend to like things simple and in large quantities with lots of bacon. For example I made some smoked bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos last year and they were a complete flop with the crew, but they pounded the meatballs and mac and cheese and to a lesser extent the pulled pork.
If anyone has a creative idea for hockey rink (not a desert) that could double as dip (cream cheese, sour cream? I have no clue what might work), that might be cool to try. I do not mind taking a little risk with an item or two because I know there will be enough goodness with the rest of the meal plan so I do not mind swinging for the fences. Lay it on me, thanks in advance.
I am happy to entertain anyone's best ideas on sides that might complement what I have planned. Keep in mind these are 15-18 year old boys who can be somewhat picky and tend to like things simple and in large quantities with lots of bacon. For example I made some smoked bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos last year and they were a complete flop with the crew, but they pounded the meatballs and mac and cheese and to a lesser extent the pulled pork.
If anyone has a creative idea for hockey rink (not a desert) that could double as dip (cream cheese, sour cream? I have no clue what might work), that might be cool to try. I do not mind taking a little risk with an item or two because I know there will be enough goodness with the rest of the meal plan so I do not mind swinging for the fences. Lay it on me, thanks in advance.
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