1. Chicken Wings
No surprise here. I don’t know exactly how Chicken Wings became the unofficial Football food but I am cool with it. I have no complaints. Wings are pretty easy to make and you can make small batches at a time, which is great if you are not sure how many people will be showing up demanding to be feed on the big day. The secret to great wings is the Wing sauce. There are almost as many brands of Wing sauce these days as BBQ sauce and mustard! They are a crowd-pleaser at any party.
2. Sausages, Hot Dogs
There have been vast improvements in the hot dog and sausage varieties. What’s better than a sweet Italian Sausage smothered in saluted peppers and onions with gobs of mustard all wrapped up in a bun. Hot dogs are a great super bowl food. With mustard and ketchup, you can’t go wrong. They are easy to make and are a fantastic snack.
3. Ribs
Short ribs, Long ribs, Dry ribs, Wet ribs…. There is a whole big debate about the best type of meat to use and the best way to cook ribs that is almost as hotly debated as who is going to win the big game. Two things I can tell you about ribs: 1. They are difficult to cook just right and, 2. When they are cooked correctly they are delicious!
4. Chips, Dips, Salsa and Nuts
This is a big umbrella of general “snack food” or ” junk food”. There are some really great appetizers that are now almost synonymous with Football. For example: Nachos – whether you just pour some melted cheese on them or go all out with salsa, guacamole, jalapenos, black olives, refried beans and spiced ground meat – these are always a crowd pleaser. There’s also the “old fashioned” Chex mix that is really quite a nice retro snack. Create a simple with chips and pretzels and you will be good to go.
5. Pizza
On Super Bowl Sunday, whether your guests are fans of the New Orleans Saints or the Indianapolis Colts, you can appease both camps with pizza. It is really popular as a football food and is a convenient choice because it is quick and easy. A pizza can be ordered from the local parlor and be on your table in thirty minutes. Everyone loves this American classic and it is perfect for any Sunday night party.
