Wings, Subs, Chips and Beer Is there anything better than attending a Super Bowl party? Just show up, eat, drink and be merry.
Like any great holiday, all it requires is your attendance.
Not recognized as a real "Holiday" but certainly the best fake Holiday in the history of man.
It's not just the game.
There's the commercials, halftime celebrations (thanks Janet), and the delicious combos of food and drink.
So, if you're invited, don't hesitate, grab your buddies, the designated driver, head to the destination and begin the festivities.
Now, if you are on the other side - planning the party - you've accepted a challenging new level of responsibility.
Primary concerns - how much food and booze? Secondary issues are tables, chairs, napkins, silverware, serving dishes, waste and TV's.
First order of planning is organization and with that comes a list.
Start the checklist and begin with the items that require the most time.
In my experience, it's the chairs, tables, serving trays, food and beer that need a few extra days.
Hahaha, I know it sounds like "everything" but food is on the list because of the huge appeal of the game - your source of supply may need time for preparation and coordinating their resources.
We'll tackle that later - for now,let's focus on the everything else except food and beer.
Let's say you have 25 people at the party.
This way you can easily expand or contract the numbers depending on the actual attendees.
For every 25 you will need:
They usually have some of the accessories you need and can be a great source for extra hands when hauling the heavy stuff.
Most people like to bring a dish but be careful and limit it to things you don't have or need.
Maybe a dessert, appetizer or chips.
Keep it simple you don't want anything in a bowl or that's sloppy on a plate.
If you plan you won't have a problem.
Oh yeah - remember to enjoy the game.
Ham Roll-up: Ingredients: Scallion (preferred) or red pepper slice, thin sliced (not shaved) - has to roll up, mayonnaise and cream cheese.
Instructions: Cut the onion or red pepper to width (not length) of ham.
Mix cream cheese (room temp) and mayo - equal parts - blend well.
Lay out slice of ham, spread thin layer of mayo mix, place onion or pepper on one end of ham and roll up (hence the name).
Refrigerate until firm then slice roll into 3/4 inch slices.
Place on plate and serve.
Keep cool until ready to serve.
Date stuffed treat: Ingredients: Dried dates, pineapple chunks, bacon, Seasoning: Emeril's Cajun Seasoning, or Tony's Chachere's creole seasoning, or McCormicks Spicy Montreal seasoning or another with the same types of spices...
and toothpicks.
Instructions: Lay out the ingredients.
Cut the pineapple in half if needed.
Cut the bacon strip in half.
Enlarge open end of date with finger and place pineapple inside.
Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick.
TIP: soak toothpick in water to prevent burning.
Roll combo in spice mixture.
Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 20 - 30 minutes (just so bacon is cooked - your judgement).
Serve and enjoy - this is a real treat - spicy and sweet.
Like any great holiday, all it requires is your attendance.
Not recognized as a real "Holiday" but certainly the best fake Holiday in the history of man.
It's not just the game.
There's the commercials, halftime celebrations (thanks Janet), and the delicious combos of food and drink.
So, if you're invited, don't hesitate, grab your buddies, the designated driver, head to the destination and begin the festivities.
Now, if you are on the other side - planning the party - you've accepted a challenging new level of responsibility.
Primary concerns - how much food and booze? Secondary issues are tables, chairs, napkins, silverware, serving dishes, waste and TV's.
First order of planning is organization and with that comes a list.
Start the checklist and begin with the items that require the most time.
In my experience, it's the chairs, tables, serving trays, food and beer that need a few extra days.
Hahaha, I know it sounds like "everything" but food is on the list because of the huge appeal of the game - your source of supply may need time for preparation and coordinating their resources.
We'll tackle that later - for now,let's focus on the everything else except food and beer.
Let's say you have 25 people at the party.
This way you can easily expand or contract the numbers depending on the actual attendees.
For every 25 you will need:
- 2 long folding banquet tables - metal or plastic - usually in 6' lengths and about 30" wide.
If your party is for more people you don't really need more tables but will need to replenish more often.
You will want to station them in different locations to avoid traffic problems - especially if there is a TV where sight paths could be blocked. - Plastic plates, silverware and packs of paper napkins should be stationed on each table.
At minimum, double the plates and silverware, and triple the napkins for the expected guest count. - Serving Trays - you may or may not need but if you have to keep food warm - wings, appetizers, jambalaya ( popular when "New Orleans" is playing) then it's a necessity.
I picked up a couple of reasonably trays at Amazon.
Also, I had to get the sterno.
You still have time.
- Food - tough but not impossible.
Let's say you are having a big sub, wings, chips, dip and appetizers.
One 6 ft sub will safely feed about 12 people.
Get the basics - have to please everyone - so for 25 people you need 2 subs.
Figure 200 wings for 25 people but they can go fast.
You'll need 5 big bags of chips and 5 dips.
Put them in bowls and distribute throughout the night.
You can get a couple of extra - they won't waste.
Nuts are a nice alternative but they are not for everyone.
Cut up veggies are also a must for the table and a great tag along for the wings.
Appetizers - there are a couple of great "easy to do" recipes that will have your friends raving.
I've added them below...
now onto the beer. - Beer is fairly easy to get if you are going to supply in cans or bottles.
However, that makes empty containers another issue on your checklist.
I recommend getting a keg - call around and get your order in now.
Setting it up is not difficult and eliminates all the storage and extra work.
Find a location - it it's just a keg - it's best outside but you may have to keep it cool.
Highly recommended is a kegerator.
These handy machines keep the beer cold, look great and are normally mobile so you can find the perfect location.
You also don't have to worry about beer getting stale because the carbonation keeps the beer fresh.
The larger ones can hold a half barrel or pony keg.
There are even minis holding about 1.
32 gallons.
Typical half barrel serves about 165 cups of 12 oz beer.
That should easily handle your crowd of 25.
A pony keg will provide about 82 pours so determine what you need and purchase accordingly.
You can get almost any type of beer in a keg and you'll save money.
They usually have some of the accessories you need and can be a great source for extra hands when hauling the heavy stuff.
Most people like to bring a dish but be careful and limit it to things you don't have or need.
Maybe a dessert, appetizer or chips.
Keep it simple you don't want anything in a bowl or that's sloppy on a plate.
If you plan you won't have a problem.
Oh yeah - remember to enjoy the game.
Ham Roll-up: Ingredients: Scallion (preferred) or red pepper slice, thin sliced (not shaved) - has to roll up, mayonnaise and cream cheese.
Instructions: Cut the onion or red pepper to width (not length) of ham.
Mix cream cheese (room temp) and mayo - equal parts - blend well.
Lay out slice of ham, spread thin layer of mayo mix, place onion or pepper on one end of ham and roll up (hence the name).
Refrigerate until firm then slice roll into 3/4 inch slices.
Place on plate and serve.
Keep cool until ready to serve.
Date stuffed treat: Ingredients: Dried dates, pineapple chunks, bacon, Seasoning: Emeril's Cajun Seasoning, or Tony's Chachere's creole seasoning, or McCormicks Spicy Montreal seasoning or another with the same types of spices...
and toothpicks.
Instructions: Lay out the ingredients.
Cut the pineapple in half if needed.
Cut the bacon strip in half.
Enlarge open end of date with finger and place pineapple inside.
Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick.
TIP: soak toothpick in water to prevent burning.
Roll combo in spice mixture.
Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 20 - 30 minutes (just so bacon is cooked - your judgement).
Serve and enjoy - this is a real treat - spicy and sweet.
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