Game Day Sliders & Refried Beans

Are you ready for the BIG game?  Even if you’re not a football fan, I bet you like the Superbowl commercials!  And, how about the food??? Every year, I try to come up with something a little different. So, I was very happy when Old El Paso provided me with a ‘Tackle the Taste’ gift pack through MyBlogSpark.  Not only did I receive Old El Paso Green Chiles to try, I also received this great serving platter and table decorations.  I’ve actually used Old El Paso Green Chiles for years in a lot of my recipes.  But, I decided to try something a little different this time. 

I love the idea of ‘sliders’.  This recipe incorporates all the ease of my favorite meatloaf recipe. And, Old El Paso Green Chiles gave it an extra kick.

 

 
GAME DAY SLIDERS
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1 pound ground chuck
1 can Old El Paso Green Chiles (4.5 oz)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients and form into small patties, about two and a half inches in diameter. Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Brown patties quickly on both sides. Remove to an oven-proof casserole dish. Bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve on small rolls.

I also decided to add something extra to my homemade refried bean recipe.  I’ve used dark red kidney beans for years to make refried beans.  I love the flavor they give.  I kept my recipe the same and added Old El Paso Green Chiles.  The results were terrific.  I’ll definitely be doing this again.

REFRIED BEANS
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1 can dark red kidney beans (do not drain)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can Old El Paso Green Chiles (4.5 oz)
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Combine beans, water and garlic powder in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Continue to boil approximately 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid has cooked down and beans are soft. You will need to stir the beans once in a while to keep from sticking. Remove beans to a boil and mash to desired consistency. Add chiles and stir well.

How would you use Old El Paso Green Chiles to spice up your recipe? 

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