Best Too Hot To Hoot Punch Recipes

TOO HOT TO TOT! TATER TOT HOTDISH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350° F (175 degrees C).
• 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions, peppers, garlic, onion and garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess fat, and season with a dash of seasoned salt and pepper to taste. Seasoned salt and pepper will also be used on top, so do not over season.
• 3. In a small bowl, stir the soup and sour cream into the milk until smooth. Sprinkle a dash or so of beef bouillon into this and whisk to blend. Pour into meat mixture to heat through.
• 4. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle corn on top of the meat mixture and sprinkle half of the cheese.
• 5. Arrange tater tots evenly on top and sprinkle a little seasoning salt and pepper on top of the tots. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
• 6. Bake in preheated oven covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 min, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown. Tots should be slightly crunchy.

ZURRACAPOTE

Steps:

• For the zurra red wine syrup: In a pot, combine wine, sugar, juniper berries and cinnamon stick. Place over low heat and stir just until sugar has dissolved; do not bring to a boil.
• Pour over apricots and raisins. Let stand 20 minutes. Strain over a bowl and reserve fruit and syrup separately. Discard juniper berries and cinnamon stick. This makes more than needed (2 cups syrup and 1 1/2 cups fruit), but syrup and fruit may be stored separately, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 month.
• For the zurracapote: In a 3-quart container, combine the zurra syrup, wine, liqueur and vodka. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
• To serve, divide punch between two 1 1/2-quart pitchers. Fill each of 12 tall glasses with ice, 1 slice lemon and a spoonful of diced apple. Divide remaining lemon and apple, 1/4 cup apricot-raisin mixture and 2 cups ice cubes between the pitchers. Pour 5 ounces zurracapote into each glass, and top with 1 ounce of Sprite, or to taste. Stir before serving.

RASPBERRY AND THYME HOT TODDY PUNCH

Steps:

• Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat and bring to a simmer. Add tea bags, lemon and orange slices, sugar, cloves, and 12 thyme sprigs; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat; discard tea bags. Stir in raspberry liqueur, whiskey, and lemon juice. Divide among mugs and garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

HOT SPICED PUNCH

Steps:

• Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and lemon peel in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag., In a large kettle, combine the grape juice, pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate and sugar; add the spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until punch reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag. Serve hot with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

HOT CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through and candies are melted, stirring occasionally.