Super Bowl Dip

Super Bowl dip is a dish that is made in order to consume at or around the time of the NFL championship football game known as the Super Bowl. Super Bowl dishes may be consumed by fans watching the game but can also be served during a Super Bowl party or get together even if the game isn't currently taking place.http://allrecipes.com/info/holidays-events-and-occasions/events-and-gatherings/sports-and-games/super-bowl/main.aspx

There is no special formulation for Super Bowl dip, as the name states the approximate time of the year that the dip is served in rather than its style, ingredients or ethnic history. A variety of items can also be dipped into the dish including tortilla chips, pita slices, vegetables or even seafood such as shrimp.http://allrecipes.com//HowTo/super-bowl-dip-buffet/Detail.aspx

The concept of dip, especially when used with chips, is believed to have started in the 1950s. During the 1950s, chip and dip combination bowl sets became available at some retailers.http://www.theledger.com/article/20070310/NEWS/703100301 However, the first literary reference for dip didn't come along until 1960. The timing coincided with the burst in popularity of television in the home.http://leitesculinaria.com/9804/writings-chips-history-super-bowl-snack.html The first Super Bowl took place in 1967, though the name "Super Bowl" was not decided on until 1969.http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/packers-face-chiefs-in-first-super-bowl

Almost any dip can be appropriately called a Super Bowl dip if it is served in celebration of a Super Bowl football game. Some dips that can be used include guacamole dip, cheese dip, salsa or chili dip, spinach dip, bean dip, hummus and more.http://allrecipes.com//HowTo/super-bowl-dip-buffet/Detail.aspx Some food experts encourage cooks to be creative and add their own ingredients to a recipe, or to make a dip more smooth or chunky by adding ingredients of smaller or larger sizes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nsP6eJEers