Host an Apple Theme Bunco Party or just use these recipes to celebrate Fall. Either way, you'll enjoy these tasty creations!
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Fall is in the air; which means all things apple. So why not host your monthly bunco gathering with an Apple Theme Party!
First, let me start off by saying I thought I would never in a MILLION years ever belong to a Bunco group, let alone love it.
I knew people over the years that played and they would occasionally ask me to fill in, but I never managed to actually attend one of these games.
I've now been playing on and off for over 10 years and it's so much fun!
What is Bunco?
Bunco is game played with three dice in teams. Basically, it's a night where 12 women get together, leaving their significant others, children and troubles behind, and have a fun night out with food, drink and TONS of laughter.
What happens at Bunco, stays at Bunco is our favorite motto! Since there are 12 people, each person only has to host one time per year. You can serve anything from a full meal to snacks or everything in between. It's totally up to the host.
Oh and there are prizes. We each chip in $15 dollars to play; then keep score. At the end the money is divided up amongst those particular winners.
Since my month to host was September, I decided on an apple theme. Get it?
Back to school, apples for the teacher, apple picking. Especially since a lot of our players are currently teachers.
And since cinnamon and apples go hand in hand, here are some ideas to throw your next Bunco event!
Cocktails
When hosting Bunco, it's all about the cocktails and there should be at lease one themed cocktail in the mix. Since many of my friends are red wine drinkers, here are some options:
This Sangria made with red wine, apple schnapps, and three types of juice makes the perfect Fall cocktail for any occasion.
If you’re looking for a new Fall cocktail, this Fireball Apple Sangria made with five ingredients is a must try.
Appetizers & Salads
Appetizers & Salads are great to serve because you can make a variety and people can pick and choose what they want. Here are a few suggestions:
Baked Brie en Croute with Apples and Pecans
Brie cheese topped with a mixture of chopped apples, pecans and honey; then covered with Crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown.
Flatbread made with your favorite pizza dough, shredded Mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, apples and fresh rosemary. Enjoy for a quick weeknight dinner or game day snack!
Brie cheese topped with a mixture of chopped apples, pecans and honey; then covered with Crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown.
Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans in an Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette
This deliciously flavorful Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans in an Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette contains only five ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to make.
Waldorf Chicken Salad made with boneless chicken breasts, celery, apples and chopped walnuts in a light dressing.
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Entrees
Most of the time, we just serve appetizers, sandwiches or dessert. But every now and then a host will opt for a full meal. Here are a few suggestions:
Crispy baked Chicken Vermont made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dipped in maple syrup, seasonings, coated with panko breadcrumbs; then baked in apple cider.
Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken
Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy made with a mixture of apple cider, water, brown sugar, Kosher salt and fresh sage.
Braised Cinnamon Whiskey Beef Brisket
Cooked low and slow, this beef brisket braised in a Dutch oven with fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, carrots, brown sugar and cinnamon whiskey is delicious.
Slow Simmered Hard Cider Corned Beef
Enjoy the flavors of Fall all year long in this Slow Simmered Hard Cider Corned Beef made with Angry Orchard Hard Cider.
Cajun Pork Chops with Apple Chutney
Boneless center cut pork loin chops dredged in cajun seasonings; then pan seared and topped with a honey, apple and raisin chutney.
Center cut boneless pork chops pan seared in a skillet with apples in an apple cider cream sauce topped with Swiss cheese.
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Table Snacks
We always have some snacks on the individual tables to pick on as you're rotating between the Winner, Middle and Loser tables. Here are some suggestions:
These baked Cinnamon Apple Chips are made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar. They make a tasty, healthy snack your whole family will love!
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pretzels
These Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pretzels made with cinnamon brown sugar are so easy to make at home and are the perfect sweet and salty snack.
Honey Cinnamon Roasted Cashews
Whole cashews tossed with honey, ground cinnamon and salt; then roasted until golden brown make the perfect sweet and salty snack.
Desserts
You can't host Bunco without dessert! Since I can't just pick a few, here are 20!
Free Bunco Printables
Apple Themed Bunco Score Sheets
More Bunco Theme Party Ideas
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Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
@ Pam If you do get a chance to play, give it a try. It really is a fun night out. Thanks for viewing my page and commenting!
@ Dave So I'm guessing your definition would fall under #1 🙂 The Sangria was really very good. Thanks for commenting!
Inspired by eRecipeCards says
Great post, REALLY great Sangria recipe.
I spent three years traveling through Alaska selling soup with a $5 bill in it... Me and my three partners enjoyed our own Bunco Party... probably not what you are talking about.
Dave, but you can call me Soapy Smith
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapy_Smith
Pam says
I have friends that just love bunco but I have never played it. All three of these recipes sound amazing!