How to host a SUPER BOWL party

 

    Super Bowl Party Pack

* I am a long time affiliate for Oriental Trading Company some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  

Are you ready for some football?  I know I am!  I have been a life long Bengals fan, and it is so EXCITING to see them finally going back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years! 

33 years is a very long time! 

The last time the Bengals went to the Super Bowl, I was a single college student watching the big game in my dorm room with friends.  I am now a mother of three adult children, and the age of many grandmothers.  Back in the day, I had a huge crush on the quarterback of the Bengals, Boomer Easiason.  I even named my cat after him back in 1990.  l now have a crush on Joe Burrows. He is the age of my oldest child, but I love how he has lead our team for the worst in the league to the Super Bowl in only two years.  So this year, I will definitely be invested in the outcome of the Super Bowl.

Inflatable Buffet Cooler

We have had a few Super Bowl parties over the years, and one of my favorite items to put out is the Inflatable Buffet Cooler from Oriental Trading.  It is huge,and can be used in a variety of ways. We used it to hold all of the snack containers, but it can be filled with ice to keep your drinks and cold foods cold. 

It's not too late to find Super Bowl decorations like this Super Bowl LVI tablecloth, or the entire party pack link under the picture at the top of this post. 

Another option is this tableware set, that includes everything pictured. 

Or if you prefer to decorate and use your favorite teams decor, they have team tailgating packs. Who Dey!

This football stadium backdrop  would be great for a photo booth for your guests. 

We have used Oriental Trading partyware at our parties as well, like these football themed chili bowls.  They are the perfect size for not only chili but also appetizers like meatballs or dip. 

Another decoration that I have used at multiple parties are these hanging football paper lanterns.

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Once you have your decorations figured out, it is time for everyone's favorite part of a Super Bowl party and that is the FOOD.   Here are the recipes to what I like to serve at our parties.    

cheesy broccoli dip

warm cheesy bacon dip

football pops

The warm ham and cheese sliders,  the cheesy bacon tator tot skewers and the party meatballs and call be found at this link here.

Quick and easy air fryer cheesy stuffed mushrooms

quick and easy nachos

slow cooker lasagna

Now it is time to enjoy the party, spend time with friends, and HAVE FUN! 

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Tips to have a great Tailgate Party

If you are a long time reader, you know that I LOVE FOOTBALL! I grew up in Ohio, and went to Ohio State. I am a 2nd generation Buckeye.  My parents met on campus, which gives me an even bigger reason to like Ohio State, because if my parents had not met, I would not be here.  I also have three pro teams that I cheer for in addition to Ohio State. I have been a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals for years, and even named on of my cats after Boomer Esiason. In more recent years I have also become a fan of the goat and the baby goat.  LOL! Love him or hate him, I really admire Tom Brady.  He is still at the top of his game, and showing everyone that he still had what it takes to take his team to the Super Bowl in his mid 40s.  I also love the quarterback of the losing team of this year's Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes. He is adorable, and will hopefully be able to play for many years to come.  A lot of my family lives in Missouri and are Chiefs fans.  

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I have been a long time ambassador and affiliate for Oriental Trading Company, and have used their items to throw a few football parties over the years. 

One of my favorite items I used at one of our parties is this inflatable buffet cooler.  While we did not use it for hold our drinks, it was large enough to hold several of our easy to grab snacks.  

We decorated with these cute football lanterns .  They were a really nice size, and could even stand up on their own.

This football utensil caddy held all of our silverware, straws and napkins at the buffet. 

While the football style treat boxes and football photo props are not currently for sale on their site, I am posting them in case they give some idea inspiration. 

Now for some of our favorite party food. Everything listed here has a been a huge hit with our family and guests. 

 A dip I like to serve is this warm cheesy bacon dip

These cheesy air fryer stuffed mushrooms are so yummy, and made in only a few minutes.

Tator Tot skewers and easy ham and cheese sliders are also party favorites in our house.  You can see both of these recipes on my Super Bowl party food post.

Here are a few items that have been added to the website since we had our last football party.  I am loving these stadium trays. They are large paper trays that can be used as serving dishes and hold  a lot of food. 

Loving this stadium cupcake stand. It is such a cute way to display your cupcakes. 

Here is another fun item for your football party.  A 72 pc football face tattoo set. They are temporary tattoos can be worn throughout the season. 

Do you like what you see and want more ideas, go to the football tailgating section over at Oriental Trading Company.

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Super Bowl Party Food Roundup

With the Super Bowl coming up this week, I wanted to share some of our favorite recipes that we have shared over the years. Below you will find some of our favorite party dishes.  Going through all the posts, I found a few favorites that I need to make again soon!! 

Cheesy Broccoli Dip

Quick and Easy Nachos

Pepperoni Pizza Bundles 

Cold Crab Dip

Chicken and Cheese Taquitos

Cooking with Kyle - Ham and Cheese Bundles

Cooking with Kyle - Homemade Pizza

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Party Meatballs

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Super Simple Pizza Bite Appetizers

While making pizza is not a new thing, I am going to share a quick and easy trick we use when make pizza bread that can be used when you need food quickly for a crowd of easy weeknight dinner. Instead of taking the time to roll a crust, there is something much easier.. garlic bread or Texas toast.  What I like about using garlic bread as a pizza crust is that it is already preseasoned with garlic and very often cheese. 

Add a little sauce, pepperoni, and cheese, and in literally a few minutes,  yummy pizza bread.  If serving to a crowd set up an ingredient station for each person to customize their own.  

I got a little impatient with this batch.  I should have waited a couple of minutes for the oven to preheat.  Instead of threw it in a cold oven, so the cheese was almost melted but not 100%. It still tasted great though.   Cut into bit size pieces for a super simple appetizer.   

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BBQ Sausage and Cheesy Bacon Potaoes

I had planned on making a different appetizer entirely today, but when I went to check the recipe, I realized that I was out of a very important ingredient.  

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Warm Cheesy Bacon Dip

I  recently came across this recipe for Cheesy Bacon Dip while looking for coupons on Hormel.com.  It looked so good, that I wanted to give it a try.  The two words that caught my attention with this dip.. Cheese and Bacon!  

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Game Day Eats - Feature of the Day

I don't know about you, but I am in still in a football state of mind. It could be because I am about to go in the kitchen to make a new dip for my kids to try.  What I love about the post linked on Dare to Share by  the Crafty Lumberjacks this week is they not only shared one recipe but FOUR.  All of which look really good, and I would love to serve at a Super Bowl party. Be sure to check out all of their yummy recipes over at the Crafty Lumberjacks here.  Thanks so much for linking up these great recipes to the party guys! 

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Football Pizza - Feature of the Day

The Super Bowl is now just a few days away, so many people are thinking about football and snacks. This year's game will sure be interesting, since it is being held in New Jersey during the one of the coldest winters in recent memory.   If you are having friends and family over for the big game, a fun thing to feed them would be this football pizza by Summer Scraps. It is surprisingly quick and easy to put together, and  makes an ordinary pizza a little more exciting.  You can see how to make your own football pizza for your Super Bowl party over at Summer Scraps here.  Thanks so much for linking to Dare to Share  Summer! 

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Five Minute Appetizers

Did you have any appetizers on New Years Eve?  We spend the night at home, but we still enjoyed a few quick and easy recipes while we counted down to the new year. I thought I would share these recipes because they take only minutes to prepare and  would be great for upcoming Super Bowl parties or bowl games. 

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Cheesy Broccoli Dip

I made this dip for New Years Eve, and it was all gone by 10 p.m.  My family LOVED it.  It is simple to make,  and perfect to serve for a crowd.  This would make a great (semi-healthy) dip for the Super Bowl.

I originally found this recipe in a free entertaining booklet  from my local Meijer store. I followed the recipe for the most part, but did leave out the 2 oz jar of pimientos.  You can add them back in if desired.

You will need 1 cup of Miracle Whip.  I think  you could use Mayo instead, but the Miracle Whip gives it a nice tangy taste.

1 pkg of frozen broccoli, chopped, thawed and drained.  I just thawed it on defrost in the microwave, and then drained the liquid.

1 small 2 oz jar of pimientos    I left this ingredient out of my recipe

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup Mozzarella cheese, divided    I didn't measure, and  probably added in a bit more. We love cheese!

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Mix together the Miracle Whip, broccoli, pimientos if added, Parmesan Cheese and 1/2 cup of the Mozzarella cheese.  (pictured above)

Bake for 20-25 minutes. Top with the remaining cheese (add more if desired) and bake for about 5 minutes more.

It comes out warm, cheesy and delicious!

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