There is usually a mix in every Super Bowl crowd: the ones there for the games, the ones there for the commercials, and the ones in it for the snacks. We don't judge your motivation for hanging out with friends during Super Bowl XLVI (that's 46 for you who never learned Roman numerals or are too lazy to add letters, natch). Whether you're hosting or in charge of bringing a tasty treat, read on for some suggestions for Super Bowl snacks.
Our bias is toward savory and slightly messy foods. And, we like things relatively cheap, so don't look for gourmet here. Instead, we've listed foods with a small number of ingredients and a variety of snacks. That way, you can either hit up the bulk buy discounts or divvy up a short list for friends. The beauty of our American infatuation with football and capitalism means that many of these foods will be on sale in honor of the big game. Affordable eating wins the day.
Here's the potential shopping list:
- Tortilla Chips
- Potatoes
- Noodles (we like elbows and penne)
- Tortillas
- Tomato Sauce
- Cheese (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Mixes)
- Refried Beans
- Sour Cream
- Jalapenos
- Salsa
Here's the potential output:
- Nachos (Tortilla chips, Cheese, Refried beans, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Salsa)
- Irish Nachos (Potatoes-fried in circles or wedges, Cheese, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Salsa)
- Potato Skins (Potatoes-baked and scooped, Cheese, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Salsa)
- Mexican Pizza (Tortillas, Tomato sauce, Cheese)
- Burritos (Tortillas, Cheese, Refried beans, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, Salsa)
- Quesadillas (Tortillas, Cheese, Jalapenos)
- Noodles & Cheese (Noodles, Cheese)
- Baked Ziti (Noodles, Tomato sauce, Cheese)
- Chip and Dips (Tortilla chips, Sour Cream, Salsa, Jalapenos)
All of these recipes are vegetarian friendly (this is LA after all), but can easily be made meaty good with the addition of:
- Ground Seasoned Meat
- Grilled Chicken Slices
- Bacon Bits or Strips
- Spicy Sausages
- Hot Dog Pieces
PS: Make sure to tell everyone to bring drinks. BYOB up the affordable quotient a lot.