Paula Deen's Football Party

Originally published by Gameday.Style in football season 2011. External links and products featured may not still be available. 

The Queen Mother of good food, Paula Deen, has had a strong influence on many gamely recipe repertoire.  In her book, Paula Deen Celebrates!, she discusses her sons' love for Georgia football and their high level of tailgating expertise.  Here is the menu from Paula Deen Celebrates! for a Football Party:

Corn Chowder

Taco Soup

Chili-Cheese Corn Muffins

Teriyaki and Buffalo Chicken Wings

Celery with Blue Cheese Dressing

Pink Shrimp Dip

Jamie's Cheeseburger Pies

Fried Onion Rings with Chili Sauce

Toffee Gooey Butter Cake

All of the above (super delicious) recipes are in Paula Deen Celebrates!.  Gameday Style's adaptation of this menu goes something like this:

GAMEDAY STYLE'S PAULA DEEN FOOTBALL PARTY MENU

Corn Chowder

Taco Soup

Chili-Cheese Corn Muffins

Buffalo Wings 

(purchased from the best wings place in this college town)

Celery with Blue Cheese Dressing

Pink Shrimp Dip

Jamie's Cheeseburger Pies

Baked Corn Dip

Gooey Butter Cake

Okay...back to Gooey Butter Cake. Here is our recipe, adapted from Mrs. Deen and the Cake Mix Doctor:


Gooey Butter Cake 

Crust:
1 package yellow butter cake mix  
1 stick butter, melted
1 egg


Preheat oven to 350.  Mix together cake mix, melted butter and egg and press into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Save mixing bowl for mixing the filling.


Filling:
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick butter, melted
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar


Place cream cheese, eggs, vanilla and melted butter into mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer until well blended.  Add powdered sugar gradually.  Pour filling to crust and spread.  Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is browned but the center still shakes when you move the pan.  Remove and cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.


 

Gooey Butter Cake photo from Pauladeen.com
 I highly advise the use of a crystal serving piece for Gooey Butter...
yes, especially at a tailgate!

Our other favorite recipe from Paula Deen's football party menu is Pink Shrimp Dip:


Pink Shrimp Dip
Mrs. Deen says, "I like dips on game day.  This one has a great flavor and a beautiful pink color.  Serve it with corn chips."


2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature (remember I said cream cheese is the Homecoming Queen?!)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 pound shrimp, boiled, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped


Combine the cream cheese, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and cocktail sauce in a medium bowl.  Blend well.   Stir in the shrimp.  Refrigerate, covered, until serving time.

So there you have it! Stumped on what to prepare this weekend?  Gameday Style took care of the menu planning for you.  And as far as superstitions go, I'd love to hear some of yours in the comments below...