Chips, dips, chicken and more! Super Bowl Sunday is heaven for a snack lover. Whether you are watching what you eat or just want new-to-you recipes, Marisa Spiegel, RDN, CSG, LDN, Outpatient Dietitian at NorthShore, shares healthy twists on Super Bowl Sunday favorites. These three recipes are packed with protein and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Blazing Buffalo Dip (Makes Approximately 6 Servings)

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces of ⅓ less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ½ cup Buffalo sauce
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided in half
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350⁰ F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a large bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, Buffalo sauce, garlic and onion powder.
3. Fold in the green onions, chicken and ½ cup shredded mozzarella.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining shredded mozzarella.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
6. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with carrots, celery, sliced bell peppers or crackers.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 168
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrate: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 16g

Spinach Turkey Meatballs (Makes 28 Mini Meatballs)

Ingredients:

• 20 ounces 93/7 lean ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach
• ⅓ cup bread crumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

1. Thaw the spinach, drain it by ringing it out with a few paper towels or in colander.
2. Mix all the ingredients together with your hands or with a large fork.
3. Form into balls about the size of a bouncy ball and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 400⁰ F for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Serve plain or with your favorite marinara sauce.

Nutrition Information (per meatball):
Calories: 32
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 5g

Zesty Taco Dip (Makes Approximately 10 Servings)

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt
• 8 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese
• ¼ packet of taco seasoning (or to taste)
• 16 ounces of salsa
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup of onion, chopped
• 1½ cups light Mexican shredded cheese
• 16 ounces of shredded lettuce

Directions:

1. Blend the cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning with a hand mixer or wooden spoon in a large bowl.
2. Top with tomatoes, cheese, lettuce and onions.
3. Let chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.
4. Serve with baked tortilla chips or bell pepper slices and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 161
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrate: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g

Recipes adapted from Recipe Runner, The Crazy Craft Lady and Wander Dust