This post is from last year’s Super Bowl. Even though it’s not looking good for the Colts again this year, I still plan to throw a party! I think these were some good ideas that are worth sharing again. Any of them can be tweaked depending on which teams end up playing!

I’m the first to admit I have little interest in sports. But when a sporting event gives me a good excuse to throw a party, then I’m in! Thankfully, Dawn is a huge sports fan so she was able to make up for my lack of knowledge about this particular subject (and she came up with the cute names).

Even though we live in Indianapolis and were quite disappointed that the Colts didn’t make it to the big game, we still plan to enjoy the party!

Traditionally, Super Bowl food is made up of snacks and dips – anything that allows your guests to make multiple trips to the food table in between the important moments of the game. We have put together quite a few recipes that will work well for your Super Bowl party.

1 pound hamburger

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 dill pickles, finely chopped

2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons (or more) pickle juice

1 dash salt

1 teaspoon dill weed

STEP ONE

Mix all ingredients and chill for at least one hour

STEP TWO

Serve with chips

 HALFTIME NACHOS

You can’t have a Super Bowl party without nachos, right? These nachos pack a kick with a jalapeño slice on each chip.

1 small can refried beans

1/2 cup salsa

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sliced jalapeños, drained

Round tortilla chips

STEP ONE

Mix together first three ingredients

STEP TWO

Spread a spoonful on each chip and lay on baking pan

STEP THREE

Add a slice of jalapeño to each chip

STEP FOUR

Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees

TIMEOUT BROCCOLI DIP

Dawn is famous for this dip. It is actually one of my earliest memories of her when she joined the family. She brought her broccoli dip and we knew it would always be in demand at future family gatherings.

1 package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained

1 packet ranch dressing mix

1 16-ounce sour cream

1 cup real mayonnaise or Miracle Whip for a tangier dip

STEP ONE

Mix all ingredients and chill for at least one hour

STEP TWO

Serve with tortilla chips or potato chips

FOOTBALL CHEESE BALL

Cheese balls are great because you can form them into fun shapes that can fit your occasion. This cheese ball was fun to make and is delicious as well.

CHEERLEADER VEGGIE DIPPERS

Another great serving idea. Put the dressing on the bottom of a plastic cup and the fresh veggies on top. Might even convince people to eat something a little healthy at a typically non-healthy party!

No recipe needed – after pouring dressing on the bottom, just wash and cut some fresh vegetables and arrange them in the cup!

TEAM PRIDE JELLO CUPS

We had hoped to make blue and white jello for the Colts, but since that didn’t work out, we went with the Patriots and Seahawks.

END ZONE BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Football fans will  love this spicy dip. Be sure to make plenty because it won’t last!

1 8-ounce cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup hot sauce

1/2 cup bleu cheese or ranch dressing

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese or your favorite shredded cheese

STEP ONE

PREHEAT oven to 350°F

STEP TWO

Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart baking dish

STEP THREE

Bake for 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through

STEP FOUR

Stir and garnish as desired

STEP FIVE

Serve with crackers and/or vegetables

FIELD GOAL LAYERED MEXICAN DIP

This recipe is so easy and always popular.

1 16-ounce sour cream

1 8-ounce cream cheese

1 packet taco seasoning mix

Chopped lettuce

Diced tomatoes

Shredded cheese

Salsa, black olives, green onions if desired

STEP ONE

Mx sour cream, cream cheese and taco seasoning together and spread on serving plate

STEP TWO

Layer lettuce, tomatoes and cheese

STEP THREE

Serve with tortilla chips