Seasonal & Holidays
How To Feed 30 People And Still Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday
These simple recipes, store-bought shortcuts and time-saving hacks spell Super Bowl 2018 party success.
Hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday? If the stress of planning is starting to set in, repeat after us: BYOB drinks and DIY nacho bar.
This foolproof Super Bowl 2018 party menu is so simple to throw together you don't have to start prepping until Saturday. That means if you were too scared to commit to hosting in the first place, there's still time to send out invites!
Here's how to impress your favorite Eagles and Patriots fans and still enjoy all the fun of Super Bowl Sunday.
Appetizers
Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball
The biggest win with cheese balls is that the longer they sit in the fridge, the more delicious they get which means you can make them ahead of time. Stuffed with Italian flavors and covered in pepperoni, this adorable pizza-inspired cheeseball serves 16 and pairs perfectly with pretzels, crostini or whatever crackers you have in your pantry. Make it Saturday morning, then let it chill until guest arrive Sunday.
Avoid double dipping and give the crowd something healthy to munch on with these single-serving veggie cups. All you have to do is buy a few pre-made veggie platters on Saturday, a pack of clear Solo cups and a bottle or two of ranch. Then before the doorbell rings, drop a dollop of ranch in the bottom of each cup and pick and choose from your pre-cut veggies to make a colorful cup for each guest.
You probably already have everything you need to make these adorable football bags. Just cut off the top of a brown paper bag, add a few laces made out of white label tape or masking tape, and you have the perfect Super Bowl snack bag. Fill up 15 with Falcons popcorn and 15 with Patriots popcorn, then let your fellow fans pick which they'd like to munch on during the game.
Drinks
BYOB Beverages
The simplest way to stock your Super Bowl party bar? Ask your guests to bring their own beer. You'll not only breathe easier knowing everyone will be sipping on something they like, you'll also save stress and money. Just offer up water and soda on your end, and you'll be all set. Bonus points if you snag these referee jersey-shaped coozies, too.
Main Dishes
It's impossible to go wrong with nachos, and this is the simplest way to serve them to a crowd. Set out all the best toppings you can think of, a hefty helping of chips and a stack of cute paper boats for serving. Then let your friends DIY their own delicious dish of nachos during the game. You can go as fancy or as frugal as you'd like, and rest assured that everything from the shredded lettuce to the salsa can be bought pre-made saving you lots of prep time.
There's just something about tangy buffalo sauce that screams football. And trust us, everyone will rejoice when they smell these simmering away. Since these wings get all their juiciness by soaking in a slow cooker for a few hours, you can get them squared away hours before the game. Tweak the recipe a bit for maximum ease: Instead of popping your wings in the oven after they are done cooking to get some crunch, broil them before for a few minutes to get that same crisp. With that step done, you can just lift the lid when the game starts and let your guests dig in!
Desserts
Why didn't we think of this one? Just snatch up a box of Oatmeal Cream Pies, use a knife to give each pie that famous football shape, then pipe on a few laces with a tube of white icing. This dessert is so easy to whip up, you can recruit a friend during halftime to join you in the kitchen to unwrap and lace up.
If you can swipe a credit card at the grocery store, you can make this genius Super Bowl party dessert. Start with a few boxes of mini ice cream sandwiches, then add laces and a wooden stick to each one. You can get these ice cream footballs prepped Sunday morning, then pull them out of the freezer during the fourth quarter.
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