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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Mini Footballs Using TGIF Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins

    Mini Footballs Using TGIF Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted February 5, 2014 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Mini Footballs using TGIF Loaded potatoes

    Every year, I look forward to the Big Game. I mean, who doesn’t right? It’s an excuse to indulge in something decadent and sinful. Lately, I’ve been going to my friends’ house for Sunday football. We’ve had a great time this season, rooting for each other’s teams and consoling each other when they lose. We go way out on Sundays. One of my football friends owns a t-shirt manufacturing company and made us all t-shirts. You can just imagine the spread! That’s why, for the Big Game, I had to kick it up a notch. The only thing, I didn’t have too much time on my hands.

    The other day, I was at Walmart, picking up some stuff. TGIF was doing an in-store demo. I’m a sucker for samples. The demo lady had a $1 off coupon. That’s when I decided to make some yummy football treats, using these delicious little creatures (aka loaded potatoes).

    Demo Sample at Walmart

    You find TGIF Loaded Cheddar and Bacon Potato Skins in the freezer aisle at Walmart. TGIF has a whole section. I definitely can’t complain about the price especially with a $1 off coupon in hand.

    TGIF frozen goodies
    TGIF cheddar & bacon potato skins in the grocery store

    Here’s what I did with them. On Game Day, I baked them as per the package. Right before game time, I put sour cream in a small, plastic baggie. I cut one of the edges to make a decorating pipe and drew the “lines” of a football.

    Putting Sour Cream on the Potatoes

    I can’t tell you how long these lasted. They were gone as soon as I put them down on the table. Can you blame them? What I loved was that no one knew I had used TGIF’s loaded potatoes. It was my little secret. Well, I guess the cat is out of the bag. 😉

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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Mama Mary

      February 7, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Okay, these are adorable and they’re making me so hungry. Going to make these asap.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        February 7, 2014 at 9:54 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Sarah Roe

      February 7, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      Looks great!! Hope the game was a blast! #client

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        February 7, 2014 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks! They were sooooo yummy. They didn’t last long. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Danielle

      February 8, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Drool! I’m a huge potato skins fan and love how easy it was to doctor these up.

      Reply

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