Living on a budget doesn’t have to be boring! Here’s a list of cheap and easy Super Bowl food and apps for hosting a crowd!
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With the Super Bowl (and other playoff games) coming up, I thought I’d compile a list of my favorite cheap and easy appetizers for a crowd! Hosting a party can be daunting, especially when you’re on a tight budget but there are ways around it! Here are some tips and tricks for saving money along with lots of recipes for your next Super Bowl party!
How to Save Money While Hosting a Super Bowl Party
Don’t get too fancy! There are all kinds of fun-looking ideas on Pinterest for place settings, displays, appetizers, and decorations but your party doesn’t have to look like those. People come over for the game and the company. The best way to save money while hosting a Super Bowl party is to keep it simple. You can also save money on food costs by asking everyone to bring a side dish or drinks!
Another great way to save money is to plan a menu ahead of time, keeping sales in mind. If cheese blocks are on sale, a cheese and cracker tray might be a good option. If you have specific recipes in mind that you want to make, compare prices across local grocery stores to make sure you’re getting the best deal! You can also check for coupons or cash-back offers on ingredients you plan to buy. Depending on how many people you are hosting, it may be beneficial to buy in bulk. Check stores like Costco or Sam’s Club for ingredients and compare prices to see if it would save money.
Keeping Your Super Bowl Party Fun and Easy
Keep your party easy by having paper plates and disposable cups. After a full day of hosting the last thing you’re going to want to do is a sink full of dishes. Crockpot liners are also a great way to save time on cleaning up hot foods. These keep your cheap and easy Super Bowl foods from sticking to the crockpot. If you had guests bring food to your party, make sure to send it back home with them for less cleanup and storage. To save yourself time on Super Bowl Sunday, prep as much as you can the day before. Make desserts, cut veggies, or brown the taco meat the night before.
Cheap and Easy Super Bowl Food Recipes
Here’s a compilation of my favorite foods to serve that don’t break the bank! I’ve broken them down into different categories to give you more ideas for brainstorming on your own menu.
Easy Build-Your-Own Stations
- Taco Bar: Taco meat, tortillas, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, etc.
- Nacho Bar: Taco meat, chips, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, etc.
- Hot Dog Bar: Hot dogs, buns, ketchup, mustard, onions, relish, etc.
- Burger Bar: Burger Patties: buns, ketchup, mustard, onions, relish, etc.
- Mac & Cheese Bar: Bacon bits, mushrooms, jalapenos, extra cheese, chives, etc.
- Chili: Top with cheese, chives, sour cream, crackers, etc.
Super Bowl Party Sides
- Cheese and Crackers
- Veggie Tray with Dip
- Roasted Cashews
- Pretzels and Dip
- Chips and Dip
- Chips and Salsa
- Popcorn
- Turkey and Cheese Rollups
Super Bowl Party Meats
- Meatballs (Sweet & Sour, BBQ, Swedish, etc)
- Honey Hot Wings
- Pigs in a Blanket
- Homemade Pizza
- Pulled Pork
- Taquitos
- Little Smokies
Cheap and Easy Super Bowl Desserts
- Pudding Cups
- Cookies
- Cake Mix Cookies
- Box Brownies
- Cupcakes
- Rice Krispie Treats
Easy Party Drinks
- Bottled water
- 2 Liter sodas
- Flavored Water Mixes
- 3-ingredient Party Punch
- BYOB (Bring Your Own Drink)
If you tried any of these cheap and easy Super Bowl food ideas and loved them or have ideas of your own to add, let me know in the comments below!
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