What is good Saturday College Football party food to serve to my friends??

Question

Every Saturday my husband & I host a college football day where most of our friends (mostly guys) come over and we watch a few football games, toss the football around, drink beer, etc. I try to pride myself in food selection but need some new ideas. What are some easy, inexpensive, fun football-party type foods for my football friends??? Right now I've been doing sloppy joes, store-bought pizza in the oven, wheat thins, cheese nips, pretzels and cookies. How can I mix it up and give people better food and selection?

Answer 1

Open a can of no-bean chili and pop it into the microwave to heat. Chop up a block of cream cheese while it's heating. Stir the cream cheese into the chili. Result: one yummy and filling dip. It's heavy, so use tortilla chips with it. They don't break as easily as potato chips.

On the subject of canned chili, add a can of chili to a box of mac-and-cheese mix. Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package. When you're ready to combine noodles and cheese sauce, add the chili, too. Heat through.

Real pigs-in-blankets might be fun. It's best with turkey dogs because they contain less fat to seep into the biscuit. Stretch a biscuit to fit around each hotdog and bake as directed on the biscuit package. Serve with hotdog condiments.

Bumps on a log are fun as cold food on a warmer day. Wash and slice celery stalks so you have pieces about 5" long with a deep groove in the center. Mix a little margarine into some peanut butter to make it lighter and easier to spread. Spread the PB mixture into the grooves in the celery stalks. Top with raisins.

Answer 2

Pizzas are definitely a good idea, try getting a variety of toppings. If its nice out and you can grill, have burgers and hot dogs. Another main course idea is macaroni and cheese, As for appetizers, pigs in blankets are always a hit (mini hot dogs or sausages rolled up in biscuits or crescent rolls) mozzarella sticks, quesadillas with sour cream and guacamole, chips and salsa, a variety of other chips and dip, a veggie tray or a fruit tray, and something like a seven layer bean dip. You could have a few dessert type foods as well, like cookies and brownies.

Answer 3

Why not ask your friends of the top 5 foods each would like to have at the party. Try to give everyone something on that list. Better yet since you are hosting the event as each person to bring something they think everyone would like. Why are you providing all the refreshments? How about beer nuts or honey roasted peanuts. Maybe nachos with hot melted cheese. Yum...what time should I be there.

Answer 4

CHILI CHEESE BEAN DIP (serves 10)
19 oz can of romano beans, drained, rinsed & mashed.
1 cup salsa, (adjust heat to your liking).
Diced 3/4 cup Velveeta, & 4 oz soft cream cheese,
1/4 cup diced green pepper, 1/4 cup sliced green onion,
minced clove of garlic, (1/4 tsp dried crushed chilies).
Mix together in a large bowl.

Remove & save top from a round loaf of sour-dough bread.
Scoop out bread from inside, leaving 3/4" thick shell.
Spoon cheese mixture into hollowed loaf.
Replace top, wrap loaf with foil, bake in 300F oven 2 hours.
Remove & discard foil, place on large plate.
Remove top & cut up for dipping, add reserved pieces.
Option: sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.
Add veggie sticks or crackers for dipping.

Answer 5

Buy the cresent roll dough premade and put lil hot dogs in them (lil pigs in the blankets). You can make them with bisquick too...

Vege dips are actually really good even though you would not think guys would like it... mine do... and I use packets of seasoning and sour cream for dips instead of the 4 dollar pre mades.

Nachos MMMMMMMMM .... Simple and easy if you buy the jars of cheese and throw some peppers in a bowl and some corn and black olives... and a jar of picante.

Trail mix.

Doughnuts (and beer ... shudder what a thought)

Gold fishes.........mmmmmmmmmmm.........

Lots of stuff to do in the crock pot like lil weaners and sauce, or even italian sausage and onions/peppers.

Chili

Wings

Answer 6

Meat and cheese platters with little breads for snack sandwiches. Serve a variety of deli and gourmet mustards. Hot dips are good; artichoke, or clam, or onion dipped with crudities (fresh vegetables) or toasted baguettes. My all time favorite is heirloom cherry or berry tomatoes on picks dipped in homemade buttermilk (ranch) or blue cheese dressing.

Answer 7

I think you need some "warm" food. You have to have the mini wieners and put them in the oven w/ some BBQ sauce. You can also buy frozen meatballs, heat them up and drop them in sauce. I would buy a pre-made 7 layer nacho dip. You can also purchase some chili (Stag or Hormel) and buy those dipping Frito's (the one with the dip or the scoop). Lastly, it is always nice to have some veggies and dip. Good luck!!

Answer 8

Start with Queso made with Velveeta! The recipe is on the packages of Velveeta. Plenty of chips for dipping. Maybe Cocktail Sausages in BBQ sauce! Fried Cheese! Chicken nuggets! Hope these help!

Answer 9

Good old Texas chilli! No better food for watching football, and the aroma of a pot of chilli simmering on the stove always builds healthy appetites.

Answer 10

This recipe for hot artichoke spinach dip takes a little effort, but they will LOVE it- I make it for football parties all the time:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hot-Artichoke-and-Spinach-Dip-II/Detail.aspx