THREE SPICY GAME-DAY DIPS WITH TABAÑERO HOT SAUCE TO HEAT UP HOCKEY SEASON, INCLUDING PICO DE GALLO, GUACAMOLE, AND QUESO
There’s no game night without that one friend who thinks they’re the next hockey star. One minute, they’re critiquing every play with snacks in one hand and a remote in the other. The next, they’re bulldozing through the chip bowl. To keep this pro-level snacker fueled, it’s time to bring out the big three: pico de Tabañero, spicy tableside guacamole, and queso.
Each dip infuses Tabañero heat and freshness, making even the fiercest goalie flinch. Whether it's a season opener, the playoffs, or just Tuesday, this Pico de Tabañero, spicy tableside guacamole, and queso is a win.
Pico de Tabañero Recipe
This pico de gallo-inspired pico de Tabañero recipe is fresh and Tabañero spicy. The only equipment needed is a medium mixing bowl and a spoon.
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- ½ of a medium onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 pair of gloves (for handling the jalapeño peppers)
- ½ cup of chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of Tabañero Key Lime Habanero Hot Sauce
Instructions
Add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno (use gloves), and cilantro to a medium bowl. Stir the mixture, allowing the colors and flavors to blend. Squeeze in the lime juice, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and add the Tabañero Key Lime Habanero Hot Sauce. Stir again to incorporate the vegetables and spices well.
Spicy Tableside Guacamole Recipe
This spicy tableside guacamole recipe brings a kick to every tortilla chip, game day or not. The only equipment needed is a small mixing bowl, a fork, and a spoon.
Ingredients
- 3 avocados
- ½ of a small yellow onion diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced
- 1 pair of gloves (for handling the jalapeño peppers)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of Tabañero Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce
- Juice from one lime
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado into a mixing bowl, mashing it with a fork until smooth but still chunky. Add the diced onion, tomatoes, cilantro, minced jalapeno (use gloves), and garlic. Season with sea salt and squeeze in the lime juice. Stir in the Tabañero Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce.
Queso Recipe
This rich, cheesy queso recipe balances heat and creaminess for a cheer-worthy dip. The only equipment needed is a medium saucepan, a whisk, and a spoon.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon of Tabañero Spicy Agave Hot Sauce
- 8 ounces of shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat on the stove. Pour in the evaporated milk and whisk in the cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Next, add the Tabañero Spicy Agave Hot Sauce.
Let the mixture simmer, but not boil, stirring continuously for a smooth texture. Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheese in small batches, allowing it to melt before adding more.
Once the mixture thickens, reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded pepper jack cheese, stirring as it melts.
Serving the Pico de Tabañero, Spicy Tableside Guacamole, and Queso
In separate serving bowls, serve the pico de Tabañero, spicy tableside guacamole, and queso. This spicy triple threat is good with tortilla chips, tacos, and nachos. A sneaky taste right off the spoon is also acceptable while everyone is distracted by the game.
Make Game Day Hotter with Tabañero
Tabañero does hot sauce differently, providing an all-natural, gluten-free alternative to the vinegary nobodies of hot sauce. Now, with placements in grocery stores like Walmart, Meijer, and Winn-Dixie, Tabañero is bringing better hot sauce, taco sauce, and barbecue sauce to the masses. Whether a recipe calls for spicy, sweet, or zesty, Tabañero has the sauce.