Happy Super Bowl Everyone! What a great day to gather around the TV with some friends and watch the great American game of Football….or maybe your are there to watch some great Commercials…or maybe just a reason to drink on Sunday with your friends! Whatever the reason you are gathered ’round together, I know these football whoopie pies from Bella Baker would be the crowning glory of the event.
Make sure you check out the recipe on Half Baked to make these for tonight!
Now go get ready for the game!!!
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Dips can be the staple food on your buffet. They are great go to for those munchers, nibblers and dippers and there are so many you can make. Hot or cold, dips are a must have at a party. Luckily they are so easy to make!
Here are some of my favorite recipes
Bread Bowl Dip
Ingredients
1 pint (16 ounces) sour cream
3 2/3 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoon dried dillweed
2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoon dried minced onions
1 (2.25 ounces) jar sliced dried beef, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 (1 pound each) round pumpernickel breads
What To Do:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix all ingredients together except breads. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Slice top off 1 bread and hollow out bread shell. Pour dip mixture into hollowed-out shell. Cut second bread and top of first one into 1-inch chunks and use for dipping.
Read more at Mr. Food.com and for 32 more unbelievable dip recipes
Pizza Dip
Ingredients
4 ounces pepperoni
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced plus 1 whole clove
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 baguette, ends trimmed, sliced diagonally into twenty-four 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces mozzarella, diced
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Dice 3 ounces of the pepperoni. Thinly slice the remaining 1 ounce and set it aside to garnish the dip.
Heat a medium cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the diced pepperoni and cook, stirring, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, bell pepper, minced garlic, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Continue to cook, stirring, until the onions are very tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it coats the vegetables and smells lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice from the can. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the olives and Parmesan and remove from the heat. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, toss the baguette slices with the oil and spread in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted and crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Rub the slices with the whole garlic clove and set aside to cool.
Preheat the broiler. Scatter the mozzarella and reserved sliced pepperoni over the dip in the skillet. Place the skillet under the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the dip warm with the garlic toasts on the side.
Recipe from Food Network
Spinach Artichoke Dip
yield: 12 servings prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 30 minutes total time: 40 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1½ cups (6 ounces) finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Paprika, to taste (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Press the excess moisture from the spinach.
2. Combine the artichokes, spinach, 1¼ cups of Parmesan cheese, 1¼ cups of Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic in a bowl and mix well.
3. Spoon the artichoke mixture into a 1½-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheeses on top, and then sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla or pita chips, crackers or vegetables.
Recipe by Brown Eyed Baker
Football Party Dip
Original recipe makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1 pound Bob Evans® Zesty Hot Sausage Roll
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 cup Bob Evans® Wildfire Barbecue Sauce
1 3/4 cups fresh diced tomatoes*
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 1/4 cups diced onions
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
Hot sauce to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnish Options:
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1 large bag tortilla chips
1/4 cup green diced onions
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Directions
Crumble and cook sausage in a large skillet or soup pot, over medium-high heat until browned. Carefully drain off excess drippings. Add celery and onions to sausage and continue to cook over medium heat until vegetables are slightly tender and sausage is no longer pink. Add baked beans, barbecue sauce and mix well. Add tomatoes, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper to mixture. Simmer together for 5 to 10 minutes and serve in a large bowl. Garnish with cheddar cheese, sour cream and diced green onions on top if desired. Serve with tortilla chips. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe found on All Recipes
Caramelized Onion Dip
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
1 8-ounce bar cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
thick-cut potato and vegetable chips, for serving
Directions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a medium bowl, mix together the onions, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Serve with the chips.
Recipe by Real Simple
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Football Idea of The Day: Team Bling
Now that the teams have officially been determined you can go get your swag on. “Team bling” as I like the call it can really add to your party and make it part of the now as we all know each super bowl is different. Party stores have some of the best team party supplies from plates and cups to balloons and favors. A lot of times I base the colors of my football party around the teams or even the Super bowl logo for the year. This year it goes down to the dirty south in New Orleans with Yellow, Purple and Green.
The party stores also have the logo wit Dark Purple and Navy blue it that more suites you.
Check your local Party City or Party America for these fab 49er party supplies. Some are even on sale!
They also have Ravens gear too!
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Football Idea of the Day: Free Printables
Everyone loves easy projects for their parties that are alao FREE, you heard it FREE! These printables are a perfect addition to your Super Bowl Party this year. They will make each and every one of your parties as lovely as can be!
Printable by The Celebration Shoppe
Printables by The Hostess With The Mostess
Printable by It Is What It Is
These Printables and a lot more by Occasions Online
Printables by Catch my Party
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Football Idea of the Day: Buffalo Wings
Superbowl Fans- Buffalo Wings are a staple at any Super bowl Party. Spice your everyday wing with these buffalo specialties. New, different and delicious they are sure to throw a taste bud party in your mouth! Your fans will go GAGA for them! We promise
Restaurant Style
Recipe by All Recipes
Wisconsin Cheese Wings
Recipe by Food.com
Lemon Dijon Wings
Recipe by All Recipes
Bourbon Street Wings
Recipe by Food Network
Barbecue Baked Wings
Recipe by Hungry Monster
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Recipe by Recipe.com
In L-O-V-E with Buffalo Wild Wings and nothing else will do?
You can make their recipes at home too! Find your favorites here and learn how.
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Everyone knows a good great Superbowl party has great food and drinks. Make your drinks stand out with a customized tag. Are you having beer at your party? Then put a tag on it! Are you having cups at your party? Then put a tag on it! Are you having water of your party? Then put a tag on it!! There are tons of FREE printables we found out there which makes your life ten times easier and they are listed under the cute photos below. This will really make your drink station stand out no matter what idea you choose!
Photo Source and Printable: Occasions Online
Photo Source and Printable: HWTM
Photo Source and Printable: Paper and Cake
Photo Source and Printable: Bird’s Party
Photo Source and Printable: Catch My Party
Photo Source: Design Indulgences
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Everyone loves desserts, especially bite size. Fill those big kid’s bellies with scrumptious football themed cupcakes. If your are a DIY connoisseur here is a great site that has tips to make your own themed ones with how to’s 10 awesome ways to decorate football cupcakes.
Here are some top designs that I love
Photo source : Pinterest
Photo Source: HWTM
Photo Source: Kids Parties
Photo Source: Camilles Style
Photo Source: Cupcake Ideas
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Game Day Fans! I saw this super cute idea on Hostess With The Mostess Blog . Name each entree item you have with a football nickname such as The Heisman Winner, The Double Dipper or Beast Mode.
It is great to have a menu that lists all of the names and then name cards and what they are next to the treat.
Not the mention all of these lovely treats are from Tyson Anytizers and are all displayed with plastics cups, plates and containers really cutting down on your costs.