For the past couple of days we have talked about one of my favorite things – really fun Super Bowl parties. We talked about how much I like them and how we try to include everyone, making it fun for kids and adults. One of the ways we do this is with the food. It is fun to have fancy, adult party food; we usually get some very amazing catered food from a local Mexican restaurant. But it is also fun to have finger foods and snacks kids like too. Super Bowl snacks are all about fun, yumminess and going a bit crazy.

Some of our favorite Super Bowl snacks are ones that you have probably had before. Some may be new ways of making a familiar snack.

Chex Mix

• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup bite-size pretzels
• 1 cup bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Substitution: The original recipe includes Corn Chex, Rice Chex and Wheat Chex. You can mix and match to suit your taste, just use a total of 9 cups of cereal.
Get Healthy: To reduce the fat to 2 grams and the calories to 80 per serving, use 3 tablespoons margarine instead of the 6 tablespoons butter, omit mixed nuts and use fat-free bagel chips.

Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Little Smokies

• 1 package Little Smokies sausages
• 1 12-ounce bottle chili sauce
• 1 18-ounce jar grape jelly

Use a slow cooker. Put the Little Smokies and the sauces in the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Place the cover on and cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours. Make sure the Little Smokies are heated all the way through. Serve on toothpicks or right out of the slowcooker.

Super Bowl Sunday Sundaes
No real recipe here – just make really awesome ice cream sundeas and call them this fun Super Bowl themed name. These are perfect Super Bowl snacks. Make them at half-time when it is more likely that everyone will be up and moving around.

Make Pizzas
Another of our favorite Super Bowl snacks doesn’t require a recipe. Make football shaped mini pizzas by using canned biscuit dough. Top with sauce and cheese, add some chopped olives or sliced pepperoni to make the pizza look like a small pizza. These Super Bowl snacks are party favorites.

Don’t Forget the Veggies
Having a veggie tray is a great way to keep a healthy option in your Super Bowl snacks. Keep the veggies cut to finger food sizes and serve with a fun dip or two. Party tip – putting a spoon in the dip discourages guests from standing too close to the tray and double dipping. Try it.

Want to share your ideas for simple and fun Super Bowl snacks? Let us know – we love to hear from you!