A Game-Winning Recipe
The experts at Kingsford charcoal cooked up this yummy recipe combining two fan favorites : grilled cheese sandwiches and hamburger sliders .
see during the game , like a touchdown dance , holding penalty , or the Budweiser Clydesdales . You could also hand out football-themed trivia questions and have people submit their answers for a chance to win a small prize or trophy . For the kids , you could set up a cookie- or cupcake-decorating station with icing and sprinkles in the two teams ’ colors . Just be sure whatever other activities you ’ re doing don ’ t distract from the game .
DECORATE
In the unlikely event everyone is rooting for the same team , you can go team colors all the way , but if your group is split , you may want to have a general Super Bowl theme or decorate in both teams ’ colors . You can go low-key with some pendants and themed plates , cups , and napkins or go all out with things like intricate balloon arches and photo backgrounds for selfies . Yellow paper napkins can be labeled “ penalty flags ” and a plain green tablecloth can be painted with white yard lines to resemble a football field .
SERVE
Party food and drinks can easily get overwhelming , so make a detailed plan about how much and what types of food to serve on the big day and consider including options for guests with allergies or those who might be more health conscious . Once you have your ideal menu in mind , decide if you ’ re going to make it all , delegate some dishes to your invitees , or place a catering order . You could also make it a potluck and just ask people to bring their favorite dish . Even with a potluck , you might want to make sure you have a few staples on hand , like chips and dip or a big jug of iced tea . To add some gridiron touches to your menu , you could make a football-shaped cheese ball or a giant charcuterie board in the shape of a football stadium . A Super Bowl party is the ultimate grab-and-go , and people are often grazing throughout the game , so things like vegetables with ranch dressing , meatballs , and sliders ( see recipe at right ) are ideal picks that are easy to serve buffet style . You ’ ll also want to think about whether you want to provide alcohol or ask your guests to BYOB .
Super Bowl Sunday is a beloved day that deserves a great party , but remember that the end goal is to have an event your guests will be raving about but that also allows you to relax and enjoy the festivities . Go team !
Game Day Grilled Cheese Sliders
Serves 6 1 ½ lbs . ground beef ( preferably an 80 / 20 blend ) canola cooking spray 3 slices cheddar cheese 3 slices mozzarella cheese 12 slices white bread 12 slices cooked bacon , cut in half
Form beef into 2 oz . slider patties and season both sides with salt and pepper . Set aside until ready to grill . Sandwich 1 slice of cheddar and 1 slice of mozzarella between 2 slices of bread . Bring grill to medium heat ( 400 °), then put cooking oil on a folded paper towel , grab the towel with tongs , and oil the grill grate thoroughly . Spray the top and bottom of the cheese sandwiches with canola oil , then place them on the grill . Grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side , gently pressing them with a spatula until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted . Remove sandwiches from grill and cut each one into 4 squares . Then place slider patties on grill and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 160 °. When they ’ re done , place each patty on a grilled cheese section , then top with 2 bacon slices and another grilled cheese section . Serve immediately .
Recipe from kingsford . com
Rachel Turner is a freelance writer specializing in humor . She ’ s been writing and hosting murder mystery parties for more than 20 years with her company , Make It a Mystery . She has a self-published humor book on Amazon and has most recently been on the creation team for a household comedy series set in the South . You can find her humor , portfolio , and upcoming projects at rachelwriteshere . com .
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