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Super Bowl Party: Main Game Recipes

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By Jeanne Benedict
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A Super Bowl party is the ultimate sports celebration, so fire up the grill for your main game meal!

Put a twist on traditional football party food by serving homemade Stuffed Pizza Burgers and Maple-Bourbon Glazed Chicken Wings. Complete your menu by serving a green salad, potato salad, and pasta salad.

Follow my game plan below for a true victory celebration!

For more football party ideas, check out Super Bowl Party Videos, along with my other articles to help you make your bash a huge success: First Down Appetizers, Super Pro Decor, and Halftime Fun and Games.



Food and Recipes
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Combine classic fan favorites with this creative dish!

Cook Time: 8 Minute(s)

Super Bowl: Stuffed Pizza Burgers
Ingredients
  • 6 Tbsp. Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped pepperoni

  • 1 lb. ground beef

  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed

  • 1/2 Cup Ragu ® Pizza Quick Sauce - Traditional, heated

  • 4 hamburger buns, toasted  

Steps
  • In small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and pepperoni; chill.

  • In large bowl, combine ground beef and oregano; shape into 8 patties. Evenly spread pepperoni mixture on center of 4 patties; top with remaining patties and seal edges tightly. Grill or broil, turning once, until burgers are done.

  • Evenly spread remaining 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise on buns. To serve, arrange burgers on buns and evenly top with Pizza Sauce.

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4


No Super Bowl party is complete without chicken wings! This recipe adds kick to a classic.

Serves: 72 appetizers

Cook Time: 15 Minute(s) 

Super Bowl: Maple-Bourbon Glazed Chicken Wings
Ingredients
  • 36 chicken wings (about 3 lbs.)  

  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

  • 1/2 Cup chopped onion

  • 1/2 Cup pure maple or pancake syrup

  • 1/2 Cup ketchup

  • 1/4 Cup bourbon or whiskey

  • 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional)

  • 1/2 Cup Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise

Steps
  • Cut tips off wings; cut wings in half at joint.

  • In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until golden. Add syrup, ketchup, bourbon and hot pepper sauce.

  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.

  • Remove from heat. With wire whisk, stir in Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise until smooth.

  • Grill or broil chicken wings, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with sauce, 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes


Potatoes and garlic make this side dish the perfect complement to your Super Bowl main course.

Cook Time: 40 Minute(s)
Stand Time: 20 Minute(s)

Super Bowl: Easy Roasted Garlic Potato Salad
Ingredients
  • 3/4 Cup Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped  

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

  • 2 lbs. red bliss or new potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1/3 Cup chopped green onions

Steps
  • Preheat oven to 425°. In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and toss to coat. In broiler pan, without the rack or shallow baking pan, arrange potatoes in single layer. Roast, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Let cool 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup Mayonnaise and onions. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4


Be creative with this versatile crowd-pleaser by adding cut-up cooked chicken, turkey, bacon, ham, pepperoni, Parmesan, cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese or roasted red peppers to this dish. Buon Appetito!

Cook Time: 20 Minute(s)

Super Bowl: Italian-Style Pasta Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 box (16 oz. ) twist or spiral pasta

  • 1 Cup Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise

  • 1 Cup Wish-Bone ® Italian or Balsamic Italian Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 5 cups assorted chopped vegetables

Steps
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.

  • In large bowl, combine Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise, Dressing and vegetables. 10 minutes for prep.

  • Toss pasta with mayonnaise mixture. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Toss, if desired, with additional Mayonnaise before serving.

  • Use any combination of the following: red, green or yellow bell peppers, Spanish, red or green onions, carrot, tomato, cucumber, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, cauliflower or celery.

  • VARIATIONS: For a Seafood Pasta Salad, stir in 1 can (6-1/2 oz.) tuna, shrimp or crabmeat, drained.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 8


Add a spin to a regular Caesar salad by using avocado and serving it garnished with Parmesan crisps.

Cook Time: 6 Minute(s)

Super Bowl: Avocado Caesar Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 Cup Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise

  • 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled  

  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice

  • 1 Tbsp. Bertolli ® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 clove garlic  

  • 1 tsp. anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet (optional)

  • 10 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves (about 16 oz.)

  • 1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat, sprinkle about 3 tablespoons shredded cheese to form a 3-inch circle. Cook 2 minutes or until cheese is golden and firm enough to turn over. Cook an additional 30 seconds.

  • Remove and cool on paper towels. Repeat with remaining cheese to make 6 crisps; set aside. About 15 minutes for prep.

  • In blender or mini food processor, process Hellmann's ® or Best Foods ® Real Mayonnaise, avocado, lime juice, Olive Oil, garlic and anchovy until smooth, scraping

    sides occasionally.

  • In large bowl, toss mayonnaise dressing with lettuce and grated Parmesan cheese. Season, if desired, with freshly ground pepper.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 6


 
Tips
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Take your buffet spread up a level with these quick ideas.

Super Bowl Buffet Spread Ideas

  • Use mini, star-shaped cookie cutters to make red, yellow, and green pepper stars to top pasta salad.

  • Add color to a green salad with quartered baby red and yellow tomatoes.

  • In addition to standard-issue condiments, whip up gourmet spreads for burgers.



 
Checklists
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Super Bowl Party Planning Checklist
  • 1 Week Before the Party

  • Shop for decorations.
  • 2 Days Before the Party

        Shop for food & drink

    Put together favor packs.

  • 1 Day Before the Party

    Set up the buffet without the food.

    Decorate the party room.

    Make pasta and potato salads. Cover and refrigerate.

  • Morning of the Party

    Make dips. Cover and refrigerate.



 

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