1. Homemade chicken tenders.
A staple during any football game, these chicken tenders are encrusted with Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan. You have the option of baking or frying these, and better yet, they're just begging you to toss them in buffalo or gold fever BBQ sauce.
2. Chili cheese dip.
Every football party you'll go to will most likely have two typical dips--onion dip or buffalo chicken. This recipe will set you apart with its meaty goodness. For those who hate beans (myself included), you can opt for the no-bean chili.
3. Pepperoni pizza pull-apart bread.
I haven't met a single person that doesn't like pizza. If you don't like pizza, you're probably Satan, and I don't invite Satan to my football viewings. You can watch the opening game on your tiny 20" TV while I'm eating delicious pepperoni pizza bites in front of my beautiful 40". That being said, these little squares are a lot easier to eat while you're jumping up and down when your favorite team scored a touchdown.
4. Bacon jalapeño peppers.
A slight twist on your usual jalapeño peppers, this deliciously cheesy and spicy goodness is wrapped in bacon because, frankly, everything should be wrapped in bacon. Chocolate, donuts, appetizers, I don't care. Just do it.
5. Grape jelly meatballs.
These meatballs are a party-food must, albeit common. Take a break from all the spicy and cheesy snacks and enjoy the sweet kick these meatballs offer. Anyone who hasn't tried these are almost guaranteed to first think that they're weird and then decide they're God's greatest gift to earth.
6. Loaded cheese fries.
Cheese fries are amazing because you can put anything on them and they'd still probably taste good. Throw on some meat, olives, jalapeños, way too much cheese, and you have a party. This recipe, however, shows you how to make your own cheese sauce so you don't feel too guilty about eating two cans of Cheez Whiz. Don't forget to top it off with bacon because, like I said, you can never have too much.
7. Chorizo and cheddar potato skins.
Alright, I know I said you can never have too much bacon, but at this point you've probably eaten three pounds of it and I'm just trying to preserve your arteries until you can at least see this year's Superbowl game. Substitute the bacon on your potato skins for an added spicy kick.
8. Fried mac and cheese.
You bought marinara sauce for the pepperoni pull-apart bread, but you still have half a jar and nothing to pair it with. Well, your prayers have been granted: Fried mac and cheese is a delicious pairing for the rest of your jar. It's also the only food that's been listed that doesn't contain meat...although most of them would do greatly with no meat substitutions, vegetarians need some love, too.
9. Oreo truffles in your team's favorite colors.
Always a huge hit at parties, Oreo truffles taste like they took a lot of effort when they really didn't. I particularly enjoy beating the hell out of a Ziploc bag full of Oreos, pretending that it is my least favorite team. After you've rolled them into delicious little truffles, dip them in chocolate colored to match your favorite team. Instant win.
10. Apple cider margaritas.
You've made enough food to feed an entire army when you're only expecting 10 or 15 people to show up. You're stressed out, cranky and just want to relax in front of the television. These delicious drinks will help you do that and may even soothe the pain when your team doesn't win--granted that you're 21 and not driving.
Time to indulge in all of the delicious snacks you've made, but most of all, enjoy the time spent with your friends and America's favorite sport.
