Super Bowl Party Ideas

Super Bowl Fury is building as the showdown on the gridiron approaches. Whether you're a Packers Fan, a Steelers Fan,  a (fill in the blank) fan, or not a fan at all, The Super Bowl Party is as American as hotdogs and apple pie. If you're the one with the biggest t.v. (my house could now qualify) then by default you are the one who is expected to step up and host the party.

After the Big Screen TV, what you serve is what will keep friend coming back each year. Tired of the pizza, wings, and nachos? You can be creative and keep it simple at the same time. Going self serve will ensure that you won't miss the big play (or the best commercial). 

• Beverages can be put on ice in tubs/or use a cooler and keep the lid up.
• Serve a hearty vegetable soup, a spicy turkey chili, and a cheesy Mac n Cheese that can be kept warm in crock pots. Add a smorgasbord of toppings (shredded cheese, corn tortilla chips, scallions, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes...) so guests can customize their meal to suit their taste-buds or dietary needs.
• Keep in mind anyone who might have food allergies (gluten, dairy) and have a platter of fresh vegies and fruits with dipping sauces on the side.
• To keep yourself from being overwhelmed, ask your guests to bring a dessert and then have an extra table set up where they can be laid out for consumption.

 The last element is a little decor. Fluff you food and beverages tables in the colors of the teams or generic football motif. Bring out the kids' footballs or dress you own table to look like the grid iron. 


If you want to have some added entertainment create a trivia game and divide guests onto teams to compete. This is a great ice breaker if you've got guests who don't really know each other.

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Don't get penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct when you're hosting a football party. Here are some tips that keep you from getting benched.

• Buy more beer than you think you'll need and keep it cold.
• Stock up on extra chips and in case the game goes into overtime.
• Let your friends contribute to the spread. There's no point in you doing all the work.
• Keep cold foods cold and hot food hot so that no ones goes home with a food bug.
• Serve buffet-style and let guests use lap trays so that everyone can be in front of the television screen. That is, after all, the point of the party.
• Have another room available for those who don't care about the score and just want to talk and eat. This will bring cheers from those who do want to pay attention to the game.
• Rethink the idea of fondue if you've got a rowdy crowd. Sharp fondue forks and flames don't pair well with beer drinking.
• Turn your party into an over-nighter if some of your guests over-imbibe when their team wins or loses. They'll thank you for it later.