​The Real MVP of Super Bowl Sunday Appetizers: Loaded Pulled Pork Cupcakes

Do you watch the Super bowl? Oh, that's probably a silly question. Who doesn't, right? Everyone loves chicken wings and all the other usual game day selections but... we're sure even the pickiest eater will get a kick out of this Super Bowl appetizer – loaded pulled pork cupcakes! These little cupcakes are packed with flavor and fun. They’re a perfect treat for Super Bowl Sunday, your next party, or potluck. We're pretty sure you'll be asked for the recipe, so don't forget to make extras!

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

20oz shredded hash browns “thawed”

½ cup parmesan cheese

2 eggs

1 tbsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tsp cracked pepper

1 tsp salt 

Chipotle Chive Dip:

2 cups sour cream

½ cup chives, chopped

2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped

1 tbsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp cracked pepper

1 tsp mustard powder

Other:

1 pound pulled pork (Or other shredded meat)

1 cup BBQ sauce

½ cup bacon chopped 

Directions:

1. Preheat over or smoker to 425ºF.

2. In bowl crack and whisk two eggs, add seasonings and parmesan cheese, mix to combine.

3. Add hash browns and stir until mixed with egg mixture.

4. Grease muffin or cupcake pans, fill the bottom of each pan and add more around the edges. Make sure you squish sides, making a cup with potatoes.

5. Bake at 425ºF for 20 minutes or until crispy.

6. While baking, reheat your pulled pork.

7. Working on your chipotle chive dip next, get a glass bowl and combine sour cream, chives, seasonings, chipotles, and mix. Once mixed place in fridge to chill until ready to use.

8. Remove potato cupcakes and fill with pulled pork and top with BBQ sauce, chipotle chive dip, more chives and chopped bacon.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy!