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Gluten-Free Half-Time Party Recipes

Gluten-Free Pizza, Nachos Grande, Tacos, Fried Chicken Tenders, Beer and More!

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Think half-time party and cheesy pizzas, nachos, bean salsa and chips, barbecued drummies and wings, tacos, chicken tenders, cheese dip and beer come to mind. Gluten-free sports fans, team up and sack gluten!

1. Gluten-Free Tacos

2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
Healthy food may not be associated with Super Bowl party fare but this gluten-free taco recipe, made with fresh avocado, red onions, spinach and lean ground beef seasoned with gluten-free taco seasoning mix is just that. No one will mind.

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2. Gluten-Free Pepperoni Pizza

2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
Make as many gluten-free pizza crusts as you need for your Super Bowl party ahead of time and freeze them. On Super Bowl day, making fresh gluten-free pizzas will be super fast.

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3. Gluten-Free Barbecued Chicken Drummie Recipe

2008 © Teri Lee Gruss
This is a fast and easy crockpot recipe, adapted for gluten-free cooks from a recipe by Linda Larsen, About.com Guide to Busy Cooks. Use gluten-free barbecue sauce in this zippy super tender recipe. Substitute chicken wings for drummies if wings are your thing.

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4. Gluten-Free Fresh Black Bean Salsa Recipe

2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
Making homemade bean salsa from fresh ingredients is fast and easy. You just can't buy this super fresh flavor in a jar. Serve with gluten-free corn tortilla chips and watch it disappear.

5. Gluten-Free Nacho Cheese Dip

2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
This cheesy, spicy gluten-free nacho cheese dip recipe is thickened with amaranth, unlike many store brands which Recipe for Gluten-Free Nacho Cheese Dip

6. Gluten-Free Bean and Veggie Nachos Grande

2008 © Teri Lee Gruss
Blue gluten-free corn chips smothered in fresh chopped vegetables, jalapenos and rich melted cheese make this popular appetizer another super healthy half time snack.

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7. Gluten-Free Rice Chex-Style Snack Mix

Photo 2009 © Teri Lee Gruss
Substitute gluten-free rice chex cereal and gluten-free pretzels in this recipe and nobody will have a clue that this recipe is different from the original super popular Chex mix recipe.

Gluten-Free Rice Chex Cereal

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8. Gluten-Free Fried Chicken Tenders

2008 © Teri Lee Gruss
Serve these golden, crisp and delicious gluten-free fried chicken tenders with a fast and easy homemade dipping sauce. Try one of these super dipping sauce recipes from Derrick Riches, About.com Guide to Barbecues and Grilling.

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9. Gluten-Free Breweries

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Nancy Lapid, About.com Guide to Celiac Disease has compiled a great list of gluten-free breweries. Several brands are available nationwide. What would a gluten-free Super Bowl party be without gluten-free beer?

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