There’s a critical role of supportive wives behind every successful football fan at the weekly games and the Super Bowl. Football season is upon us, and for many, that means an endless stream of cheers, groans, and the occasional touchdown dance. Along with the players battling it out on the field, there’s a silent team of heroes off-screen – the wives of avid football and Super Bowl watchers. These unsung MVPs deserve their own spotlight for the hilarious and heroic roles they play during game time. So grab your popcorn, settle into your favorite game-watching spot, and let’s dive into the world of these extraordinary women.
The Sunday Struggle
Every Sunday, wives find themselves in a unique predicament – trying to decipher the mysterious language of football. From touchdowns to interceptions, it’s a wild ride of emotions, and these wives are the navigators in uncharted waters. Moreover, the struggle to grasp the rules and regulations is real, but the commitment to being a supportive partner is even more impressive.
The Snack Game
No football game is complete without an epic spread of snacks, and the wives of football enthusiasts are the true MVPs of the snack game. From buffalo wings to nachos, they’ve mastered the art of creating a culinary touchdown with every dish. These ladies turn game day into a feast day, and their snack game is strong enough to rival any Super Bowl halftime show.
Behold, THE SUPER BOWL FOOTBALL FIELD DIP!
Ingredients
- 2 small flour or corn tortillas
- Canola oil, for brushing
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
- 2 (16-oz.) cans refried beans
- 1/2 tsp. Adobo seasoning
- 2 1/4 c. sour cream, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 pico de gallo
- 1 3/4 queso
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c.)
- 1 1/2 c. guacamole
- 1/2 lime
- 7 pitted black olives
- 7 pitted green olives
- 14 baby carrots
- Tortilla chips, veggies, or pita chips, for serving
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Brush each tortilla with oil and sprinkle with salt. Gently cut a 2-dimensional field goal shape into each tortilla and place on prepared sheet.
Step 2
Bake tortillas until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. And then transfer to paper towels and let cool.
Step 3
Thoroughly mix beans and adobo seasoning. Spread the beans mixture in bottom of a 13″-by-9″ baking dish. In the same medium bowl, mix 2 cups sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. After that, spread sour cream over beans in an even layer.
Step 4
Strain any excess liquid from pico de gallo in a strainer. Starting at shorter left edge of baking dish, layer pico de gallo over sour cream, leaving a 2″ space of sour cream exposed on right edge of dish.
Step 5
Starting from shorter right edge of dish, spread queso over exposed sour cream and pico de gallo layer, leaving 2″ pico de gallo exposed on left edge of dish. This will make one of your end zones. Sprinkle scallions over queso layer, leaving 2″ queso exposed to create the second end zone. And then spread guacamole over scallions to create the field. Squeeze lime over guacamole.
Step 6
Place remaining 1/4 cup sour cream in a piping bag fitted with a small tip. Pipe a single line across center of guacamole parallel to short edges of dish. Pipe 2 evenly spaced lines on each side of the center line to create 5 goal lines. At base of center line, pipe a number “5” to the left of the line and a “0” to the right of the line. Repeat on other side. Finally place a tortilla field goal at each end of field.
Step 7
Place each olive onto a carrot for a helmet. Place carrots into dip with olive end sticking up. Serve with chips!
Make a Mediterranean version with these simple swaps:
– Refried bean layer: Swap the refried beans for your favorite flavor of hummus. Furthermore, roasted garlic or roasted red bell pepper hummus would work well here.
– Sour cream layer: Instead of sour cream, layer on creamy tzatziki.
– Pico de gallo layer: Try chopped tomatoes and cucumbers for this layer instead of pico de gallo. You can also stick to just tomatoes or take it a step further and use tabouli.
– Queso layer: This one is a no-brainer. Trade the queso for crumbles of tangy feta cheese.
– Scallion layer: Scallions would still work here, but for an extra bit of flavor, try pickled red onions or chopped olives.
– Guacamole layer: Keep this layer as is, or go with mashed avocado, a hefty pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
– Tortilla chips: Skip the corn chips and reach for pita chips.
Super Bowl Football Fashion Follies
While their significant others proudly sport their team jerseys and lucky socks, the wives of football aficionados embark on a fashion journey of their own. Forget the glamorous outfits – it’s all about the oversized jerseys, team-colored accessories, and team colors fingernail paint and design. Pretty easy with Red and White San Francisco 49ers and Kansas Chiefs. These wives have perfected the art of looking effortlessly spirited while cheering for a touchdown.
The Victory Dance
When their team scores a touchdown, husbands jump off the couch, arms raised, celebrating the victory. But little do they know, the real victory celebration dance is happening in the kitchen, where wives are mastering the delicate balance of not spilling their favorite game day snacks while doing a football touchdown dance of their own. It’s a hilarious spectacle that deserves its own slow-motion replay.
Timeout Tactics
In the world of football, timeouts are a strategic move to regroup and plan the next play. For wives, strategic timeouts mean a quick escape to check on the slow cooker, top up snacks, or sneak in a few moments of peace in the bathroom. These tactical timeouts are a testament to the multitasking prowess of these incredible women.
Post-Game Prowess
The final whistle blows, the game is over, and the wives have successfully navigated another football showdown. But the real challenge comes in the post-game analysis. Wives patiently listen to their partners dissect every play, providing insightful commentary while secretly planning the next game day strategy – perhaps a spa day during the next match?
As the football season unfolds, spare a thought for the unsung heroes on the sidelines – the wives, the girlfriends, the mothers of all avid football and Super Bowl watchers. Their Sunday and Thursday struggles, snack game mastery, football fashion follies, victory dances, timeout tactics, and post-game prowess make them the true MVPs. So, here’s to the women who turn every game day into a touchdown of laughter and love – you’re the real champions of the football season!