Latinos love snacks and appetizers that are full of spices and lots of flavor, whether savory or sweet. And this Sunday will be no exception! We have to be ready to welcome our friends and family and support our Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl 2023 this weekend.

On this occasion, AL DÍA teamed up with Savor Recipes to share with you these 3 recipes that perfectly suit the Latino palate. Two of them are for cheese and buffalo sauce lovers, the other one is for sweet and guava lovers. Enjoy and...GO BIRDS! 

Popcorn with Cheddar Cheese and Buffalo Sauce

It will be a winner in those nervous moments. Make sure you prepare enough because the big game is always full of those plays that take our breath away. 

Ingredients

2 (3-ounce) bags of microwavable buttered popcorn
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

• Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Mix buffalo sauce, paprika and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle buffalo sauce mixture over popcorn and toss until evenly coated. 
• Add cheddar and blue cheese and mix to combine. Top with green onions and serve.

Cheesy Potato Nachos

Get creative with the appetizer table by preparing a different version of these potato nachos that will get everyone's attention. Make sure the cheddar cheese is completely melted. 

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds baby gold potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon
Sour cream, optional
Green onions, optional

Preparation

• Place potatoes on a large plate and prick each potato in two places with a fork.
• Microwave potatoes on high for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Mash each potato with a fork and spread the butter over all of them. Sprinkle it with salt.
• Top the potatoes evenly with the grated cheese and bacon. Microwave on high for 1 minute until the cheese is melted. If cheese is not completely melted, microwave in 30 second intervals until melted.
• Top potatoes with sour cream and green onions if desired.

Pastelillitos de Guayaba

Your Latino touch will come through strong at the table with this easy-to-make version of guava pastelitos. Great for sweetening the mood as the players move through the game.  

Ingredients

4 (14-ounce) packages frozen puff pastry dough
2 (14-ounce) blocks of guava paste
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) package mascarpone cheese
1 egg with 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup turbinado sugar for topping

Preparation

• Remove the puff pastry dough from the freezer, let it thaw at room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the guava block pastry into thin rectangular slices. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, use a spoon to combine the mascarpone cheese and cream cheese. Set aside.
• Beat the egg and water in a small bowl and set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, place the puff pastry dough. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 8 equal parts.
• Place 2 thin slices of guava paste and 1 1/2 tablespoons of cream cheese on 4 pieces of puff pastry. Dredge the edges of the filled dough in the egg mixture.
• Slit the remaining 4 pieces of dough. The slits will serve to release air while the dough bakes.
• Use the grooved dough to cover the filled dough. Trim any uneven areas or excess dough and seal the edges of the pastries with a fork. Dredge the tops of the empanadas in the egg mixture and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
• Repeat steps 6-10 for the remaining puff pastry sheets until all the pastries are done.
• Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve when slightly cooled.