I cannot believe that the Super Bowl is this coming Sunday. It seems like the teams were just practicing for the start of the season yesterday. It’s scary how quickly time flies.
We’re not having a Super Bowl party, nor were we invited to one. I hope that next year, IF we are lucky enough to have a house by then, we can host a Super Bowl party. I would love that! I have so many great recipes I want to try out.
I recently attended a webinar with Land O’ Lakes. My family ♥‘s Land O’ Lakes cheese, especially their 2% yellow American cheese. I buy a pound of that every week. In fact I just purchased more this afternoon.
The webinar was really interesting and I learned some fun facts about cheese as well as great tips for hosting a fabulous Super Bowl party. The tips can actually be applied to any get together you might be hosting for your family and friends too.
Here are a few tips that I jotted down from the webinar that I found very useful.
- Make a List – When hosting a Super Bowl Party (or any kind of a party), make a list of what you want to serve and what ingredients you’ll need to purchase. It’s OK to purchase pre-made items too, especially if it makes things easier for you.
- Offer “heavy” appetizers – Preparing a meal for all your guests is not an easy task. Instead offer guests hearty appetizers that will help fill them up. The last thing you want is your guests to leave your home hungry.
- Prepare appetizers and dishes ahead of time whenever possible. That means less work for you the day of the party.
- Instead of preparing a lot of items, offer guests “build your own” options. For example, instead of buying a huge sub sandwich, consider offering guests cold cuts and different types of breads so they can prepare their own sandwiches to their liking. Or offer all the fixings for nachos and let guests create their own with different topping options (peppers, olives, onions…).
- Simplify your food selections. After all, it’s not a formal dinner. It’s a football game. You don’t have to whip up gourmet treats.
- Remember that “Variety is the spice of life”. Offer your guests a variety of different foods options. This is especially good if you have guests who might have food sensitivity such as those allergic to nuts or who can’t tolerate Gluten.
- Remember… “Many hands make light work“. It’s OK to ask guests to bring their favorite dish or appetizer to your event.
- Offer your guests a buffet style set up. And make sure to have options for children. That way parents can customize their children’s plates and there won’t be any worry about wasted food.
- When setting up the foods and beverages make sure to have a strategic placement of items to keep them away from little hands. For example, put hot plates in the center of the table, or towards the back, so little ones can’t accidentally burn themselves on it.
- Send left overs home with your guests. Some of your guests might have a long drive home. Sending them home with some left over treats would certainly be very appreciated. You can always pick up inexpensive left over containers at Dollar Stores, or simply use plastic wrap and Ziploc bags.
- If you are bringing a dish to a party that needs to be warmed up, check with the host ahead of time to see if there will be room in the oven, of if the host has heating pads or a slow cooker. If not, consider making something else that doesn’t need to be warmed up.
- Most importantly – ENJOY THE PARTY! What fun is it hosting a party, such as a Super Bowl party, if you are not going to have fun?
In addition to those great tips I also learned some interesting cheese facts from the webinar.
It takes 1 gallon of milk to make one pounds of cheese.
The US makes the most cheese, however Greece has the highest cheese consumption.
Interesting…
Now that you have these great tips for hosting the perfect Super Bowl party, you’ll need some great recipes too.
One recipe I MUST try is the Pull-Apart Party Loaf. Oh my goodness! It looks so good! And oh-s0-easy to make too.
Another recipe that I learned about from the webinar are the Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos. You make them inside a snack size bag of corn chips. This is one of those recipes that would be great with all the fixings available to guests so they can create their own.
Another recipe that would work well with having all the fixing available to guest to customize their own is the Mediterranean Pita Nachos. I know that nachos are a crowd favorite at Super Bowl parties. I love this yummy twist on a classic appetizer.
These Philly Cheesestake Totchos look like they would be a hit with young and old alike. They are made with Tatar Tots. I would never think to use Tatar Tots in this way. It makes me wonder what other creative ways to use Tots in recipes?
These are just a small sampling of the great recipes you can find the the Land O’ Lakes website. Not only do they have tasty recipes to make your Super Bowl party a huge success, but they also have seasonal, holiday and year round recipes too including appetizers, desserts and main meals.
For more information visit www.LandoLakes.com.
In addition to their website you can also find Land O’ Lakes at these social networking sites – Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Be forewarned, their Pinterest page is drool-worthy. 🙂
To help you put together the perfect party, Land O’ Lakes has generoulsy offered to give a lucky reader a great prize package. The prize package includes:
- Emile Henry pizza stone ($50 retail)
- Crate&Barrel serving platter ($20 retail)
- Reusable refrigerated grocery bag
- (1) high-value Land O’Lakes deli cheese coupon
I have not seen it yet, but I heard that the serving platter is HUGE.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on February 10, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me which one of these recipes you think you’d like to make for your Super Bowl party (or next gathering). You are also welcome to use any of the recipes found on the Land O’ Lake website too.
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify. Extra entries are optional.
Kimberly
*I will be receiving a similar prize package free of charge for my participation. There was no other compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced in any way. Land O’ Lakes will be providing the prize package.
Penny Snyder says
The Mediterranean Pita Nachos sound awesome!! Would love to try them!!~
Sue Ellison says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks delicious!
Katherine says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks really good but also looks complicated
Claire says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks delicious!
Krystal M says
I would love to try the pull-apart party loaf! It looks fantastic!
Kathy S says
I’d like to make the Pull Apart Party Loaf.
Kristi C says
I like the Pull Apart Party Loaf.
Adrienne gordon says
i like the pull apart party loaf
Denise Bigley says
The pull apart party loaf
debbie says
pull apart party loaf.
Jeffrey says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf looks AWESOME!
Tari Lawson says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks amazing.
Lisa Brown says
I would make the Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Jeff P says
The cheesy pulled pork walking tacos
Tracy L Davis says
pull apart party loaf
BusyWorkingMama says
I’d like to try the pull-apart party loaf.
Jackie says
I’d like to try the Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Thanks!
Melissa P. says
I’d like to try the Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Sharon Gilbert says
I am making the Pull Apart Bread Loaf. I have made it many times and have made it for friends. Everyone tell me if I am invited over please make the Pull Apart Bread Loaf and Chili. It goes GREAT with Chili or any soup.
EMMA L HORTON says
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK TOTCHOS
Zan says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf looks insanely good! A must try!!!!!!
jodi frasier says
The pull apart loaf is a definite. My bf would LOVE it. Thanks
steve weber says
I would choose the pull apart party loaf.
Sheila K. says
I would love to make the Mediterranean Pita Nachos!
Kristie says
The Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos look yummy! 🙂
Catie says
The Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos sound awesome!
Donna L says
I like the Savory Oven Baked Chicken recipe.
Sonya says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf
kim h says
Pull apart party loaf sounds very good
clarissa says
the pull apart party loaf got the attention of my boys reading over my shoulder here
Carly says
None, because I’m a vegetarian and these all have meat in them.
debbie jackson says
pull apart party loaf debbie jackson
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Ellen B says
pull apart party loaf looks really good
Cathy T says
The Mediterranean Pita Nachos
Christina says
I really (REALLY!!!) want to make the Pull-Apart Party Loaf. The Philly Cheesestake Totchos looks really interesting too though.
Melissa P. says
Mediterranean Pita Nachos
mell says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks tasty. I bought the ingredients and will be making it tomorrow.
Tamar says
Mediterranean Pita Nachos.
Debra Hall says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf. looks awesome
June M. says
The Mediterranean Pita Nachos looks great to me 🙂
D SCHMIDT says
I am definitely going to try to make Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Brynn says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf looks amazing!
Janet F says
I would like Mediterranean Pita Nachos.
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brittney says
the walking tacos look amazing
kathy dunaway says
I would love to try the Pull Apart Party Loaf. It sounds really good. Thanks for the giveaway:)
Vera K says
I am going to attempt the pull-apart loaf.
Vicki Wurgler says
Salsa & Turkey Wrap
r. paris says
i would like to try making Philly Cheesestake Totchos
michelle r says
Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos
Karen R says
I’d like to make the Pull-Apart Party Loaf. It looks deliious!
Monique Rizzo says
OMG the Pull apart loaf.
Thanks for the chance.
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Carmen says
I’d love to make the Philly Cheesestake Totchos – they look delicious!
Michelle Hudak says
I like the Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Mary Calabrese says
I’d make cheese and chili dip.
deb c says
I like the Pull-Apart Party Loaf
kyl neusch says
pull apart party loaf
Susan Chester says
I would love to try the Pull-Apart Party Loaf. I am going to try it this week!
Lauren says
I just discovered walking tacos in general which are right up my alley so I will absolutely be trying the Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos!!
John Hutchens says
the Pull-Apart Party Loaf.
melissa Resnick says
he Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks delicious
Amanda Kinder says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf.
Jason says
The Philly Cheesestake Totchos look rockin! i love Yellow Bell Peppers!
Kristy Thiel says
I like the pull apart party loaf. Thanks for hosting!
Jill Myrick says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf would be a huge hit in our home.
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James Beck says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Sarah S says
I would love to try the Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Cori Westphal says
I love the sound of the Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos! Different. Easy. And definitely a crowd pleaser!
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Jennifer R says
I think my family would enjoy the Philly Cheesesteak Totchos recipe from the site.
Angela Cisco says
The Philly Cheesestake Totchos seem interesting
Karen Gonyea says
I am so going to try the pull apart party loaf 🙂
Sarah says
I would love to try the Pull Apart Party Loaf
Paula Michele Hafner says
I want to make the Philly Cheesestake Totchos. I pinned it to Pinterest so I can make it later 🙂
Shannon Barnes says
Pull apart party loaf looks amazing!
Diane A says
I’ve never seen the pull-apart party loaf before. It looks yummy. I think I’ll make that for my next gathering.
Erica C. says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf is definitely something I’ve never seen before…that would be neat to make.
Candice Hull says
The Pull-Apart Party loaf looks amazing!
Thank you
Allison Downes says
The Pull Apart Party loaf! thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Liz Terek says
Mediterranean Pita Nachos
Anthony H says
Mediterranean Pita Nachos
Deb C says
I have to try the Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos.
Cindy Munkelt says
The pull apart bread loaf sounds yummy!
Gaye M says
I’m definitely going to try the Pull-Apart Party Loaf. It looks and sounds delicious!
kathy artis says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf
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jen gersch says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf
Lisa Garner says
I would love to try the recipe for Philly Cheesestake Totchos!
Michelle W says
I would make the pull apart party loaf
jules mcnubbin says
pullapart party loaf looks awesome! and like it would be fun to eat!
alyce poalillo says
I love the Pull-Apart Party Loaf idea
Beth C says
pull apart party loaf
lois says
cheese pulled pork walking tacos
PAIGE CHANDLER says
I want to make the Philly Cheesestake Totchos,,,drool
misty rummell says
Snackalicious cheese dip
Carolyn D. says
Pita Nachos.
Thank you,
Dorothy Campbell says
Pull Apart Party Loaf
Chrystal D says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf looks awesome!
Allison says
Pull apart party loaf
laurie says
i would like to make the Philly Cheesestake Totchos
danielle lima says
smoked sausage rigatoni bake looks yummy
Sharold says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf.
Katherine Donovan says
I would make the Mediterranean Pita Nachos.
Rachel Ellis says
The pull-apart party loaf looks delicious!
Vicki D. says
I am going to make the Pull- Apart Party Loaf. I sent it to my email already. It’s looks so good.
Laura Lanza says
The pull-apart party loaf for sure. Looks awesome.
Theron Willis says
I’d like to make and try the Philly Cheesestake Totchos. That served with plenty of Mexican beer.
susan smoaks says
i want to make the Mediterranean Pita Nachos
Diane W says
I like Pull-Apart Party Loaf. I think I would add chopped green onions to the recipe.
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kathy pease says
id love to make the Pull-Apart Party Loaf that looks awesome
Gina says
I’d love to try that pull-apart party loaf. It looks so yummy.
Sherry says
Yummy
mary gardner says
pull apart party loaf
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Christie Kammerer says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf but they all look fantastic, thank you for showing these recipes they look awesome and I am definitely going to try them.
Adrienne says
Broccoli & Cheese Soup
kelly nicholson says
Please leave a comment on this post and tell me which one of these recipes you think you’d like
Philly Cheesestake Totchos
LeAnn V says
love the idea of the pull apart bread!!
shanta spradlin says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks so good. I will be making this.
Maureen says
Pull apart party loaf.
merry partridge says
the pull apart loaf looks good.
My HU says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks delicious!
Charlene Shaver says
I’d try the Cheesy Pulled-Pork Walking Tacos 🙂
Sandy says
Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Bob says
Philly Cheesestake Totchos look awesome
ELIZABETH C. says
I would love to make the Deep dish chicken pot pie. Yum
dan williams says
Crate&Barrel serving platter
Breanne says
Mediterranean Pita Nachos
Michelle Tucker says
I’d really like to try the Pull-Apart Party Loaf.
Nicole C. says
I would love to try the Swiss & Ham Puff Pastry Squares.
Beverly Metcalf says
The Pull Apart Party Loaf looks really good. Thanks for this contest!
Vikki Billings says
I would like to try the Shrimp & Vegetable Fettuccine Alfredo
mary renshaw says
ooooo i have to make the pull apart bread
carol lewis says
Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks yummy!
Cálaeb Temple says
Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Janice says
I’d love to make the mediterranean pita nachos.
kendra says
The dilled garden salad sounds great!
Sand says
I would like to make the Pull-Apart Party Loaf.
Carolyn Daley says
The Pull-Apart Party Loaf looks delicious and sounds like fun to make.
crystal allen says
I would love to make the pull apart party loaf thanks
meme says
I want to make your pull a part party loaf. It looks so good.
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway… Cheesy Pulled Pork Walking Tacos
Marcy Strahan says
I would most love to bake the Philly Cheesestake Totchos
Diane Kleemann says
Pull apart party loaf
Veronica Garrett says
I would like to make the Pull-Apart Party lLoaf.