Tips, Tricks and Recipes for Hosting a Successful Super Bowl Party

by Jen Tilley on January 29th, 2019 | 2 Comments »

For those of you who are into football, this upcoming weekend is huge. For those of you who are not into football, this weekend is huge. Why? The Super Bowl is on Sunday. Football lovers are prepping for the big game and food lovers are heading to the grocery stores to pick up game day foods. I love football but I'm not going to lie. The thought of Super Bowl food gets me so pumped up for the big game.

Recipes

Finger foods, grilled meats, dips and bowls of chili are what traditionally fill the bellies of Super Bowl party attendees. If you cook any one of the following dishes, you are guaranteed to be the MVP of the party.

Appetizers

Avocado Tomatillo Salsa with Baked Seeded Tortilla Chips from Phe.MOM.enon
Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Quesadillas from How To: Simplify
Bacon Wrapped Sweet and Sour Meatballs from Panini Kathy
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip from Green Giant
BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos from Sing For Your Supper
Buffalo Chicken Cheese Ball from Sugarcrafter
Cheddar Ale Spread from Brown Eyed Baker
Chili Cheese Dip from How To: Simplify
Colorful Bean Dip from Saving Money & Living Life
Cream Cheese Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos from Brown Eyed Baker
Hidden Valley Ranch Sausage Stars from Mommy's Kitchen
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks from How To: Simplify
Jalapeno Popper Dip from My Baking Addiction
Loaded Nachos from Two Peas and Their Pod
Olive and Cheese Puff Pastry Squares from How To: Simplify
Pepperoni Pizza Dip from Sugarcrafter
Pesto, Cream Cheese and Bacon Puffs from How To: Simplify
Poor Man's Brie from Saving Money & Living Life
Smashed Potato Skins from How To: Simplify
Soft Pretzel Bites from Baked by Rachel
Sticky and Sweet Chicken Wings with Soy, Honey and Ginger from Cookin Canuck
Super Bowl Guacamole from Simple Bites

Main Entrees

BLT Wraps from Recipe Girl
Chocolate Chip Chili from Simple Bites
Easy Vegetarian Chili from Two Peas and Their Pod
G rown Up Mac & Cheese from Brown Eyed Baker
Mini Lasagna Cups from Jersey Girl Cooks
Perfect Pulled Pork from Kevin and Amanda
Taco Soup from Recipe Girl
Texas Trash from Sing For Your Supper
Tortilla Soup from How To: Simplify
Turkey and Black Bean Chili from How To: Simplify
White Chicken Chili from How To: Simplify

Sides

Desserts

Cocoa Krispies Football Treats from PaniniKathy
Margarita Cupcakes from Recipe Girl
Oreo Cheesecake Bars from Two Peas and Their Pod
Snickerdoodle Blondies from Recipe Girl
Snickers and Chocolate Chip Cookies from How To: Simplify
Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from How To: Simplify

Tips and Tricks

It's always fun to make Super Bowl parties festive to help your guest get into the spirit of the game. The following are tips and tricks to hosting a successful Super Bowl Party.

Decorate the house in the teams' colors
Buy plates and napkins that match the teams' colors and buy serving dishes that are football-themed
Make sure you have plenty of chairs for your guests since the main focus of the day will be on the TV
Clear anything away from the TV so that people have a nice view from any angle
Buy themed props and place them around the room (e.g. miniature footballs)
Personalize items with players' names, etc.

To all of the football fans and food lovers out there, I hope you enjoy a fun day and a great evening of football filled with revelry, refreshments, food and friendly rivalry!

Are you going to be wearing your black and gold in support of the Steelers or your cheese head in support of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday? What dishes are going to be on your Super Bowl menu?

Jen Tilley has an insatiable appetite for all things related to baking and cooking. She is the author, photographer and recipe developer on How To: Simplify, a blog that shares tips, tricks and recipes to simplify life in the kitchen. She enjoys sharing recipes that require very few ingredients and only a small amount of prep and cook time, all of which make time spent in the kitchen simple and enjoyable. Find her online at How To: Simplify and @HowToSimplify.