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Choosing Great Super Bowl Food
The Superbowl is just around the corner. What will you serve to the hordes of rabid fans that will be gathering at your house? One of the best things you can do is keep it simple. No one is going to be interested in a sit down meal during the game. They all want something they can grab between plays and nosh.
Set up a buffet near the viewing area so everyone can get easy access to the food. If you want to serve hot food since the weather is cold, put some crock pots to use. Crock pots can be used to make chili, pulled pork for sandwiches or stew. Swedish meatballs can be picked out of a crock pot with toothpicks or skewers. Other hot dishes could include a big pan of lasagna or a big pot of spaghetti. These foods can be put together ahead of time and cooked at the last minute. Set them out on the buffet and let your guests serve themselves. Buffalo wings are always a hit and they are a breeze to make.
Everyone loves chips and dip. You can also place cream cheese on a plate and pour salsa over it. Serve it with tortilla chips for a quick dish. Make some deli sandwiches using French or Italian bread. Fill them up with sliced cheese and cold cuts, wrap them in plastic, and put them in the fridge until you need them. Cut and serve as needed. If you want, you can even pop some in the oven for warming.
Use bread bowls to hold that chili or stew you made. Simply get some hard rolls and hollow them out. The insides can be saved to make stuffing on another day. Make a pile of hot dogs or backed potatoes and set out a toppings bar. Your guests can adorn their potatoes or dogs with their favorite condiments and toppings for a delicious treat.
If you want to stick with an appetizers only party, your choices are endless. From simple cheese and crackers to sausage rolls, you cannot go wrong. You can even find a recipe for beer puffs. Anything wrapped in bacon will be a hit. Wrap bacon around a cube of cheese, a shrimp, or a slice of sausage for an appetizer that will be gone as soon as you put it on the table. Do not worry so much about healthy snacks during the Super Bowl… it is one day that everyone wants to nosh on foods that make them feel good.
Do not forget the beverages. Many football fans appreciate having plenty of beer on hand. Keep it cold in an ice chest near the food table. Sodas are also a good choice for those who prefer not to drink alcohol. Stock several varieties so everyone can find something that they like to drink. Screaming and yelling as the game gets exciting can result in some mighty thirsty guests!
When you serve up Superbowl party food, your guests will be happy as long as there is plenty of great tasting dishes. Be sure to spread your food across the course of the afternoon. Running out of food before halftime would be a disaster! Timing when to set out different foods will make your guests very happy.
Your guests will appreciate the efforts you went to providing them with a delicious afternoon. They will remember your successful party for a long time and you will even get to watch the game most of the time.
Making simple Superbowl party recipes means that you can prepare all your refreshments well ahead of time and unwind with your guests when the game starts. There are lots of Superbowl recipes to choose from and meat refreshments, like chicken wings, ribs and hot dogs, are always incredibly popular. You will find hundreds of quick simple appetizers at our website to give you some more ideas.
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