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January 20, 2014

Super Simple Football Party Ideas

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It’s game time, and today I’m SO excited to share tons of super simple ideas that will help make your football party a huge success!

Will you be hosting a crowd at your place for the Big Game?
If so, I’ve got great news for you!  Throwing a fantastic Game Time party doesn’t have to be tons of work, and I’ll prove it!
 I planned a simple and tasty spread of food, left the kids with the hubby and headed to Walmart…alone!  Gasp!  It was heaven not having to listen to “Mommy, can I have this?” times a hundred, or spontaneous screams from a one-year-old who hates being strapped in a cart.  I love my kiddos, but shopping solo is a wonderful, glorious treat. 🙂
So let’s talk food.  I’m not going to lie-a party is not a party without good things to eat.  But sustenance doesn’t have to be elaborate or complex in order to be yummy.So I grabbed some Hot Pockets and other tasty, simple-serve foods, because who wants to be stuck in the kitchen slaving over a stove when there’s awesome-sauce football plays happening on TV? I love cooking, but when we have company, I prefer to relax and enjoy my time with them to the fullest.

In my opinion, #GameTimeGoodies should be convenient and hand-held so guests don’t have to worry about making a mess in the living room or on the sofa.  So I selected fuss-free foods that would be easy to grab-and-go.
I sliced a Stouffer’s Party Lasagna and served it in mini loaf liners that I found in the party goods section at Walmart.  Then I stuck a piece of garlic bread in each for a final, fun touch.  Delicious noodle layers smothered in a meaty tomato sauce, served with a side of crunchy bread…my favorite!
Next, I baked up a DiGiorno Rising Crust Supreme Pizza.  But first I arranged the pepperonis that were included and used a few extra that I had bought to look like a football.  After it finished cooking, I added string cheese slices for the laces.  It’s super simple to throw together and it makes a big statement!  Pizza is a safe bet for just about any party!
I baked some Hot Pockets (Ham & Cheese with Croissant Crust and Pepperoni Pizza with Garlic Buttery Seasoned Crust), tooth-picked, and sliced them into small pieces.  There was Ranch for dipping as well.
I also included some green grapes for a healthy component and in keeping with the color scheme. 🙂

Now onto my favorite part…dessert! I whipped up a batch of Homemade Oreo Cookies and used them to sandwich a hearty filling of delectable Dreyer’s Va-Va Vanilla Ice Cream.
Homemade ice cream sandwiches are so easy to make!  Just let your ice cream sit out until it softens, (don’t let it get runny), spread a nice-sized scoop of it on a cookie, then carefully press another cookie on top.  The ice cream will push out the sides, so use the flat side of a butter knife to scrape it clean around the edges.  Then, roll in mini chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles for a very pretty confection that’s also ridiculously good! Store in the freezer, covered, until ready to eat.

I couldn’t resist adding some Crunch Dipped DRUMSTICK Cones to the mix too.  I unwrapped, then served them in a fun mini metal bucket.  Eating them quickly before they melted wasn’t a problem. 🙂

 

I also included a cute football coloring page and cup of crayons to keep the kids busy after they ate.
Now onto the decorations.  When sprucing up the food table for a party, wrapping paper is my best friend!  It’s very inexpensive and makes way for cleanup in a snap!  I lined it with brown craft paper and made a runner down the center with green gift wrap.I made the black and white striped backdrop to resemble a referee’s shirt.  I cut strips of black (9″ wide) and white (7″ wide) wrapping paper and secured them together with double stick tape, overlapping them by 1″, then attached them to the wall running vertically.

I printed out a cute “Go Team” Banner and Football Subway Art for attention-grabbers.  Then I pulled out some fun chalkboards from my craft closet that I purchased a while back at Pick Your Plum.  My husband kindly drew a team play on one.  He played high school football, so he knows his stuff.  🙂
I filled a Mason jar pedestal with white chocolate covered pretzels.  For drinks, I served lime water…simple yet refreshing!
Then, we invited some friends over to enjoy great food with us and to talk football!

 

And that’s all she wrote!
See…hosting a Game Time party can be SO easy and tasty too!
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Have you invited friends over to your place for the Big Game or will you be enjoying the festivities elsewhere?To see other parties I’ve styled, go HERE.

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This post was brought to you by #CollectiveBias, but as always, all opinions are 100% my own.

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Comments

  1. Amy Latta says

    January 20, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    So fun! I love game day parties!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 20, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      They really are a blast, Amy!
  2. Sarah Fuller says

    January 20, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    This gives me some great ideas for upcoming Superbowl watching. Have pinned to my Superbowl Board.
    • Christine Bell says

      January 20, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      I'm so glad you found it helpful, Sarah! Thanks for stopping by!
  3. Rebecca Hubbell says

    January 20, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Such fun ideas! I have to whip up something for a Superbowl party and this has given me some motivation to do something fun with it! Thanks for sharing!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 20, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      I'm so glad to hear that, Rebecca! I hope your party is a blast!
  4. Chad and Catherine says

    January 20, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I love all these ideas! What a fun party. I love the football on the DiGiorno pizza, a really cute touch. The lasagnas in the mini loaf liners look so cute! Yum! And I want those ice cream sandwiches right now!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 20, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks Catherine! You've got to make the cookie sandwiches. They are to die for!
  5. The Loongs says

    January 21, 2014 at 1:25 am

    Great ideas! The football on the pizza turned out really cute and I am definitely going to try making the ice cream sandwiches! Good food, super cute decor, looks like it was a success!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 21, 2014 at 4:46 am

      Thanks! The football pizza was a huge hit with the kids, and all the food tasted GREAT!
  6. Cara Kueck says

    January 21, 2014 at 1:38 am

    This is so freaking cute! I love all the decorations and the food looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on the DBB headed over to pin right now!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 21, 2014 at 4:47 am

      Thanks Cara! So glad you like it!
  7. Cindy Jamieson says

    January 21, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Such fun game day ideas. Love the football pizza and those ice cream sandwiches? Drool! Thanks so much for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
    • Christine Bell says

      January 21, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Cindy! I'd have to say the ice cream sandwiches were my favorite part. :)
  8. Courtney Killpack says

    January 21, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Love how you turned simple packaged food into beautiful appetizers! You're very creative!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 21, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks Courtney!
  9. jenny at dapperhouse says

    January 21, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    You made easy freezer foods look like you cooked all day! I love your party recipes and your decorations. You thought of so many amazing touches to make the party beautiful. #client
    • Christine Bell says

      January 22, 2014 at 12:26 am

      I appreciate the compliments, Jenny! It was a fun party to throw!
  10. Jamie H says

    January 21, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Everything looks good, but those ice cream sandwiches are calling my name- yum!
    • Christine Bell says

      January 22, 2014 at 12:27 am

      I'm with you Jamie! I wish I had one right about now.
  11. Teri says

    January 25, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    What a great party! The food looks so tasty and the decor is adorable! I am hosting a Super Bowl Eats and Treats Linky Party, and I would love if you would link this recipe up. You can link others as well, and as many as you like. They can be appetizers, desserts, crafts, party ideas, sandwiches, anything that says "Super Bowl" to you! We'd love to have you! http://www.thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/01/super-bowl-linky-party.html
  12. Stephanie Kay says

    January 26, 2014 at 1:31 am

    YUM! Looks like an easy party to put together. Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.
  13. Mamamia says

    January 26, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Love your party ideas! Found you through the Saturday Night Fever Link Party. I wish I could have one of your ice cream sandwiches, yum!
  14. DesignedByBH says

    January 28, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Love your ideas! I think my favorite is the spot to keep score. :)
    Thanks for sharing on Twirl & Take a Bow last week!!!!

    - Brooke -
  15. Kristin Wheeler says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:19 am

    The presentation of your food is AWESOME!! Great post! #client
  16. Jocie@TheBetterHalf says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    This is so fabulous and just in time for the super bowl! Thanks so much for linking up at Creativity Unleashed! You were this week's ad space winner at OPC and will be featured tomorrow on the blog. Hope to see you back tomorrow for another great party!
  17. Cathy Trochelman says

    February 1, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Love all these fun and delicious Super Bowl party ideas!!

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