Super Bowl Party Quick Tips

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Every year fans claim it – “the Eagles are going all the way” – in spite of jeers from haters. Yet to the dismay of the nay-sayers, the Eagles are actually headed to the Super Bowl! This will be their third trip to the the Big Game, perhaps erasing their underdog history? Never! Philly loves an underdog, and a win won’t take that away.

Philly also loves a celebration, so before the festivities spill to the street in honor of the win (claiming it!) there will be many a household hosting Super Bowl watch parties. Don’t host that party if you’re not prepared. Few forgive mishaps during celebrated televised events such as this.

 Here are some quick things to keep in mind to remain in the good graces of your family and friends:

  • Snacks  
The best Super Bowl party snacks tend to be classic finger foods, with a twist. Sliders, wings, dips, and meatballs. Here’s a pretty good list featuring some upgrades to classic recipes. I’ve decided to share one of our favorite family Super Bowl recipes – Slow Cooker (Super Bowl) Buffalo Chicken Meatballs – check it out below.
  • TV
When considering where to watch the Super Bowl, people tend to gravitate towards homes (or bars) with good TVs (read: large ones). Before you host, please ask yourself if your TV can support the sound and size requirements of such a raucous event. If it can’t, then you might have to make a larger investment in your event than anticipated OR let someone else host.

 

That’s it. 

I said it’d be quick. It’s football. People simply want to be able to eat and watch the game. Here’s a bonus tip: make sure there’s enough seating – we can help you there, we’re good neighbors.

Super Bowl Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

This recipe is everything you like about buffalo chicken wings, minus the fried skin and mess, in one bite!

Steps:

Made in slow cooker. Approx. 45 meatballs

  1. Cut vegetables.
  2. Season meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and adobo; add egg
  3. Slowly stir in vegetables (scallions, carrots, garlic, celery)
  4. Add chili and cayenne pepper to cheese, mix
  5. Slowly add cheese to meat mixture. Mix well.
  6. Add hot sauce, stir.
  7. Add Tajin Classico
  8. Turn crockpot on high. Add sauce ingredients to crockpot – do not burn – while prepping meatballs. Stir occasionally, melt until smooth.
  9. Create meatballs.
  10. Warm frying pan, add oil. Sear meatballs.
  11. Add meatballs  to slow cooker. Cook for 2 hours, check and stir occasionally.
  12. Enjoy! Offer blue cheese and/or ranch dressings for guests to dip. 

Ingredients: 

Meatballs

  • 2 lbs Ground Chicken
  • Scallions, sliced
  • Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Carrots, grated
  • Celery, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, beat
  • Salt; pepper, garlic powder, adobo, onion powder
  • Chili and cayenne pepper
  • Tajin Clasico (for color)
  • Hot sauce 

Crockpot Sauce

  • Hot sauce
  • Butter
  • Cream cheese
 

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