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Super Bowl Snacks & Swag: Score Big with These 3 Easy Appetizers and Festive Gear!

Super Bowl Snacks & Swag: Score Big with These 3 Easy Appetizers and Festive Gear!

It’s almost game day, and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, you’ve got the perfect playbook to impress your guests with minimal effort. Forget the basic chips and dip; I’m taking your snack game to the next level with three touchdown-worthy appetizers that are quick, easy, and outrageously delicious. And what’s a party without some festive flair? Don’t worry; I’ve scouted the best game day serveware to get your space Super Bowl-ready, all available for last-minute delivery. Let’s huddle up and get the details!

1. Creamy Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Close-up of a creamy skillet bacon cheeseburger dip in a cast iron pan. The dip has a melted, bubbly top layer of mixed cheeses, with visible chunks of ground beef and diced pickles. It's sprinkled with chopped parsley for garnish, offering a colorful contrast to the golden cheese. The skillet sits atop a striped kitchen towel, suggesting a home-cooked, comforting dish ready to be served.

This Creamy Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is the MVP of appetizers. It’s rich, creamy, and packs all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger. This dip is so good, your guests might nominate you for the snack hall of fame!

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 7 slices bacon
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Diced dill pickles for garnish
  • Minced fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prep your skillet with non-stick spray.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then cook onions and beef in the bacon grease.
  3. Combine all the cooked ingredients with the cream cheese, most of the shredded cheese, and seasonings.
  4. Bake until bubbly, then garnish with pickles and parsley.

Tips:

  • For bigger crowds, doubling the recipe will keep everyone satisfied.
  • Want to keep it warm all game long? Utilize a crockpot to serve it piping hot throughout the event.

2. Spicy & Sweet Bacon Crackers

An array of sweet and spicy bacon crackers cooling on a wire rack. Each cracker is wrapped with a strip of bacon and generously sprinkled with a dark brown sugar and chili spice mixture, giving them a caramelized appearance. The seasoned bacon provides a stark contrast to the golden hue of the buttery crackers beneath.

These Spicy & Sweet Bacon Crackers are the perfect blend of heat and sweet, making them an irresistible game day snack. They’re easy to make and even easier to make disappear.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. regular bacon (not thick-cut)
  • 40 Club crackers
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mix the brown sugar and spices.
  2. Wrap bacon pieces around crackers and place them on a rack over a baking sheet.
  3. Sprinkle with the sugar-spice mixture and bake at 250°F until crisp.

Tips:

  • Club crackers are recommended for the best result.
  • Serve them warm or at room temperature.

3. Delectable Delicious Pretzels

A rustic setting featuring seasoned mini pretzels with a visible coating of spices, scattered on burlap cloth. In the background, a glass jar filled with more of these pretzels sits open, next to a tall glass of beer with foam on top, suggesting a pairing for a casual snack. To the right, there is a box of Old Bay seasoning, hinting at the flavor profile of these crunchy treats.

Seasoned with Old Bay and Ranch, these Delectable Delicious Pretzels bring a zesty crunch that will have your guests reaching for more.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (18 oz.) bag mini pretzel twists
  • 1 (1 oz.) envelope Ranch dip mix
  • 2 T. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c. canola oil

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the Ranch mix, Old Bay, cayenne, and oil.
  2. Toss pretzels in the mixture, bake, and you’re done!

Get Your Game Day Gear!

A collage of Super Bowl themed serveware. At the top, there are two bamboo cutting boards shaped like footballs. Below, a variety of party supplies including small plates with a football field design, football-shaped coasters, and a tablecloth resembling a football field. On the bottom left, a rectangular white serving platter is divided into three sections, each filled with different snacks, and bearing the text 'Football is on' and 'Today is the Day.' On the bottom right, a unique football-shaped whiskey decanter sits on a dark stand with two whiskey glasses beside it, partially filled with amber-colored liquid. The text 'SUPER BOWL SERVEWARE' is prominently displayed at the top against a white background.

No Super Bowl party is complete without the right serving gear. I’ve found some fantastic football-themed items that can still arrive by Sunday:

  1. Football Serving Trays – Perfect for presenting your appetizers with a touch of gridiron style. Find them here!
  2. Football Themed Ceramic Serveware – Elevate your table setting with these football-inspired pieces. Check them out!
  3. Dinnerware Classic Set Football Party Supplies Kit – This set has everything you need to serve your guests in Super Bowl spirit. Get the kit!
  4. Football Whiskey Decanter Set with Glasses – Toast to your team’s victory with this unique whiskey set, perfect for the sophisticated fan. Grab this set!

With these items, you’ll be the MVP of Super Bowl hosting, serving up style and substance. Get ready to kick off the festivities! Here’s to a Super Bowl that’s as unforgettable as a last-second Hail Mary pass. Happy game day! 🏈🎉 -Emmy

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