Football Super Party

Gather your friends, grab the remote and get ready to watch the big game! Nosh on nibble foods as you watch the game, and then serve up warming halftime fare all inspired by Floribean flavor—Latin, US and Caribbean. Make everything self-serve, and you'll have plenty of time to root for your favorite team.

"At the start of the game, ask each guest to pick the winner and the final score. When the game is over, check the results—the winner (or closest guess) gets to take home a prize."

Kristen, Food Editor - Betty Crocker Kitchens

The Menu
Party Guide
Plan Ahead

Party Guests Call Their Own Eating Plays

Set out the food so the guests can help themselves whenever they're ready. Set the appetizers out on a table or counter along with paper plates and napkins. (Team colors provide the festive spirit!)

Put beverages like soda pop and beer in a cooler with ice.

Later, possibly as halftime begins, set out the sandwich fixins’, salad, dip and veggies.

Fun and Predictions

Predictions are a must. Look online for many ways to do them. The 10x10 grid pool is one of the most popular, as it allows multiple winners for the scores at each quarter and game’s end.

Keep score of the commercials! Sometimes those are what guests come to watch. Keep track of favorites—or sort by pre-assigned categories—and rate. See if you agree with the TV pundits picks.

Look for ways to entertain younger sports fans at family-friendly events. Plan football toss contests, training-camp obstacle course runs—inside if space permits or outside if weather permits—to use up some pent-up energy. Or play some pre-game or half-time touch football—outside, of course!

Look at online games website’s or at major retailers for football-related pro toss games, many with your favorite team’s logos that are sure to please fans at your house!

Award prizes, including our favs, take-home bags of Buffalo Chex® Mix or another party mix your friends will love.

NOTE: This menu uses two slow cookers. Plan to get the loan of one from a friend or neighbor.

Up to 2 Weeks Before

Make Buffalo Chex® Mix; store in airtight container.
Make and freeze Spinach-Cheese Balls, using recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.

The Day Before

Chill mango nectar for Mangoritas and other beverages your guests will enjoy.
Make and decorate Football Cupcake Pull-Aparts, if used.

The Morning Of

Cook filling for Slow Cooker Big and Spicy Chicken Hoagies or Slow Cooker Pulled Jerk Pork Sandwiches.
Prep veggies and make Tangy Yogurt Dip; refrigerate in separate containers.
Make Key Lime Pie Poke Cake.
Set up drinks serving area.

About Two Hours Before Guests Arrive

Make Slow Cooker Bloody Mary Dip; thaw shrimp in fridge.
Make Antipasto Tortellini and Tomato Salad; cover and refrigerate.

Last Minute Prep

Heat Spinach-Cheese Balls; heat tomato pasta sauce if serving.
Make Mangoritas and offer guests choice of beverages as they arrive.
Set out appetizers.
Finish Slow Cooker Big and Spicy Chicken Hoagies or Slow Cooker Pulled Jerk Pork Sandwiches; split hoagie buns if needed or set out sandwich buns or tortillas. Let guests make their own sandwiches.
Set out remaining foods on the menu buffet style.
Pass plates of cake. Offer coffee.