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Since we’re Tailgating Ideas we also wanted to check the viability of heating them on the grill because I have yet to see someone using a microwave in the parking lot.waring blender 7012s The pizza sticks come in cheese and pepperoni varieties and have a sort of a flaky crust.  kitchenaid mixer k5sswwThey are packaged six to a box and each stick is in its own wrapper.  blender philips hr2161/40 priceThe microwave option for these is roughly 60 seconds on high, it depends on the wattage, and then let it cool some before eating.  kitchenaid 5-speed blender ksm650The cooling cannot be underestimated as the filling in these is like lava when hot and could burn the mouth easily.  vitamix the quiet one 40009

Oven instructions are 425 for 14-16 minutes. The nachos, both the queso and supreme, have a crust that is not unlike the pizza rolls if you’ve ever had those.  osterizer blender classic 4094 partsIn the sample boxes there were 34 pieces.  osterizer blender 6650 manualThese microwave for 60-70 seconds, although the directions are only for 6 at a time.  Again the same cooling principle applies.  Oven cooking directions vary based on batch size but simply put is to bake them for 10-14 minutes at 425. If you wanted to grill either of these products, just use the oven directions and cook them over indirect.  I have a picture of a small batch that I did on my preferred tailgating grill, a Weber Q 100.  These were done by placing a 2 layers of foil on the grill and then using a wire rack to elevate the items.  

This is the only way to use a lot of these small 1 burner grills in the indirect fashion, but provided the item is small enough, it works pretty well.  The grill worked great for heating these, and if you’ve got it going already its totally worth it.  Just try and cook them close to that 425 degree mark which will vary based on your cooker. Tasting showed that both varieties of both products were pretty tasty.  My personal taste will always prefer the crust texture that comes from using the oven/grill but the microwave option was still decent.  If I had to say which ones I like best it would be the pepperoni sticks and supreme nachos, but my wife preferred the queso nacho. So if you’re looking for some new game day snacks to serve to the homegating crowd, or to whip up some quick appetizers in the parking lot give these a consideration.  You can find them in the freezer section of your grocer near the other Totino’s products.Aerobie AeroPress Coffee MakerAssemble AeropressAeropress FillPlace AeropressAeropress CoffeeBrew CoffeeCoffee ColdCoffee BeanCoffee StaffCoffee MakersForwardDIY cold brew for $30!