I may not be a huge football fan, but I love the party and good times that come with the Super Bowl. We will be rooting for the Chiefs at our house! So, I thought I'd share some of my favorite game day recipes with you. I'm listing ingredients and links to the original posts with the instructions for your menu planning. From pre-game to halftime to something sweet for the fourth quarter, here are some ideas to make your Super Bowl party a hit.
Pre-Game: Let's go; we have a lot of snacking (I mean football watching) to do!
Bacon-Wrapped Chestnuts
These little bites are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and salty flavors will have everyone cheering. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients:
• 1 (16-ounce) package bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Link to the original Bacon Wrapped WaterChestnuts recipe from Allrecipes.com.
Best Spinach Dip Ever
This creamy and flavorful dip is perfect for pre-game snacking. Serve it in a bread bowl, along with veggies to kick off the evening.
Ingredients:
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 (1.8 ounce) package dried vegetable soup mix
• 1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread
Link to original Best Spinach Dip Ever from Allrecipes.com
Halftime: Here's something to keep you going through the halftime show. Can I get a "Yeah!"? Enjoy!!
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
These mini burgers are packed with flavor and are perfect for halftime snacking. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients:
• 1 pound beef, ground
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 ½ cup cheddar, shredded
• 6 – 8 slices bacon, precooked
• 1 Tbsp butter, room temp
• 1 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Dill pickles
Link to original Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders recipe from Merry About Town.
Asian Coleslaw
This light and refreshing slaw is a crowd-pleaser and goes great with the sliders. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients:
• 1 16 ounce package shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 3 ounce package chicken-flavored ramen noodles, broken up
• ½ - ¾ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• ½ - ¾ cup sunflower nuts
• ½ cup salad oil
• ⅓ cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Sliced green onion (optional)
Link to the original Asian Slaw recipe here from Midwest Living.
4th Quarter- No matter the score, you are sure to enjoy a sweet victory with these classic dessert ideas.
Doozie Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are the perfect way to end the game. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients:
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1 cup M&M's
Link to original Double Doozie Cookie recipe from Recipe Link.
Rice Krispy Treats
This dessert is the MVP for a reason. Add red and yellow sprinkles to score an extra point. Go Chiefs!
Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
• OR
• 5-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
• 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
Here's a link to the original Rice Krispy Treats recipe.
Wishing you a fantastic Super Bowl party filled with great friends, delicious food, exciting football, and unforgettable entertainment - from us to you!