As the NFL regular season games near an end, NFL fans are in anticipation of the Super Bowl. Even those who are not fans of the Super Bowl teams watch it just to watch football and to have an excuse to party. If you plan on hosting a Super Bowl party of your own, I have some snack ideas to go with the big game.
Some items like cookies or rice cereal treats can be made in the shape of footballs to go with the NFL Super Bowl themed party. You could even make a cake in the shape of a football for your guests to devour after the game. You can look in your craft store or kitchen store for football shaped cake molds and cookie cutters to make these sweet treats perfect for your Super Bowl party.
Deviled eggs are delicious and easy to make. These eggs can be made the night before and refrigerated until your Super Bowl party begins. You can make simple deviled eggs by mashing up the egg yolks of boiled eggs and stirring in a bit of mayonnaise and a splash of vinegar. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Some people choose to use Miracle Whip, Italian Dressing or Ranch Dressing instead of the mayonnaise to add a bit of tanginess to their deviled eggs. However you make them, deviled eggs make great snack foods for your Super Bowl party.
For a healthy and easy to make snack, cut up veggies and arrange them on a platter to set out for guests. Set bowls of dip next to the platter of vegetables for dipping. While you and your friends are watching the Super Bowl you can set out the platter of vegetables out on your coffee table along with the dip. Like the deviled eggs, your vegetable platter can be set up the night before and refrigerated until ready to eat. These platters are healthy and make for great finger foods for your Super Bowl party.
Pop open a can of mixed nuts and you have an instant favorite Super Bowl party snack food. Mixed nuts go well with beer making them an obvious choice. Even those who don’t drink can’t help but dip their hand in the can of mixed nuts sitting on the table. For a cheaper alternative you could buy plain shelled peanuts to make flavored peanuts. This recipe for Spicy-Smoky Peanuts is delicious and perfect snack food for your Super Bowl party.
Another quick and easy snack food idea for your Super Bowl party is tortilla chips and dip. You can have several platters filled with tortilla chips set out, each one with a different dip in the center. Guacamole, cheese, salsa, and other such items make great dips for tortilla chips. Another way to serve up tortilla chips at your Super Bowl party is to butter tortilla shells, sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar, and then cut them into wedges. Bake the tortilla wedges in the oven at around 400 degrees until browned on the edges. You can easily refill your platters with tortilla chips by keeping extra bags on hand, making chips and dip one of the perfect snack food ideas for your Super Bowl party.
Sandwiches are great for serving at your Super Bowl party. But forget the finger sandwiches, those should be reserved for tea parties or more elegant parties. When it comes to sandwiches for serving at a Super Bowl party you should think bigger. Purchase loaves of French bread or, if you are an avid baker, bake your own. Split in half with a knife and fill with different sandwich meats, cheeses, lettuce, and other toppings you desire. Keep in mind the preferences of your visiting guests when deciding on which toppings to use. Cut the stuffed loaves into individual sandwiches for everyone to grab and eat at your Super Bowl party. These sandwiches may be just what you and your guests need to refuel your body after all the screaming and cheering you do while watching the big game on Super Bowl Sunday.
Enjoying a bowl of popcorn isn’t just for movie watchers. Popcorn can be a delicious treat while watching the Super Bowl as well. Popcorn comes in a variety of flavors such as cheese, caramel, or buttered which means you have a variety to choose from for serving at your Super Bowl party. You can either purchase popcorn that has already been flavored or pop your own and add your own flavors. You can find powdered cheese to sprinkle on your popcorn at your local grocery store or look on websites such as allrecipes.com for homemade flavored popcorn recipes. These snacks are easily served in big bowls and are easy to grab and eat single handedly. Because of these reasons flavored popcorn is a great choice for serving at your Super Bowl party.
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Remember when hosting a Super Bowl party to have your guests drink responsibly. Make sure each guest who is drinking has a designated driver to take them home. By following this advice and serving these delicious snack foods your Super Bowl party is sure to be a winner.
