Let's face it, throwing a party of any kind can be expensive and Super Bowl parties are no exception! But, with a little planning your Super Bowl party can be a huge hit with out breaking the bank! Let me show you how. All you really need to have the ultimate Super Bowl party is a few great finger foods, a TV, and a couple festive decorations. This year I decided to challenge myself and throw our annual Super Bowl party for under $60 (including decorations). Seeing as the Super Bowl is not until February 5th, I did a little test run on a Sunday (my husband and his friends didn't seem to mind!). Needless to say our game day party was a huge hit! Everyone left full and happy which was my Keep Reading
Cheesy Pretzel Sticks
These Cheesy Pretzel Sticks are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that are quick, cheap, and easy to make. All you need is 30 minutes and a few inexpensive ingredients to put together a snack your friends and family will love. How to Make Cheesy Pretzel Sticks To make these pretzel sticks, you'll need just a few ingredients: baking soda, Pillsbury pizza dough, pepper jack cheese sticks, one egg and coarse salt. Next, you'll bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. After the water stays to boil, slowly add the baking soda and reduce the heat just low enough to keep the water at a simmer. While you’re waiting for the water to boil, spread the dough out on a lightly greased Keep Reading
Perfect BBQ Meatball Sliders
One of my favorite party foods is BBQ Meatball Sliders. They are so easy to make. Everyone loves them. And they also happen to be one of the most inexpensive ways to satisfy big appetites. Secret Tips for Perfect BBQ Meatball Sliders The trick to putting them together easily is to use Hawaiian rolls and leave them attached while you assemble the sliders. If you separate them first, you’ll have to delicately place the remaining ingredients on each roll to contain them. Keeping the rolls together makes it easy to slather all the ingredients on without making a mess. After you broil them, then you slice them into individual sliders. The melted cheese holds everything together. To Keep Reading
Twice Baked Potato Skins
One of my favorite appetizers is twice baked potato skins. They’re basically deluxe baked potatoes made into a finger food. Loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and green onions, potato skins are an appetizer that can easily take the place of a meal! No wonder everyone in my family loves them. Even better, it’s super easy to make twice baked potato skins to suit anyone’s taste. Like Tex Mex? Replace the bacon with black beans and corn and top with a little salsa. Prefer Italian? Use Italian sausage instead of bacon and mozzarella instead of cheddar, then top with a spoonful of spaghetti sauce. Plus, you know I’m frugal! Potatoes are so inexpensive, but very filling. Keep Reading
Crockpot Queso Blanco Dip
I am a sucker for dip. One of my favorite appetizers to get when eating out is Queso blanco dip. I decided to make some at home this weekend and it turned out amazing! From what I could find online, American Cheese (found in the deli) really is the way to go. It creates a super creamy dip while the green chilies give this dip the perfect kick. This dip isn’t too spicy (my son loved it), but if you are weary of spice, just add half the amount of green chilies and omit the jalapenos. My absolute favorite thing about this dip is that it is made in the crockpot!! Just dump your ingredients in and be on your way! I can't tell you how many times I have burned Velveeta on the stove because I Keep Reading
