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 ultimate goal. And, at $54.46, I came in under my budget! You can do the same thing with the steps below:
Step 1: Plan Your Menu
I had to dig into my recipe arsenal to pull this all together! I planned out my menu by picking the most filling and inexpensive dishes I could. Ones that I knew would be real crowd pleasers. My menu included: Meatball Sub Sliders, BBQ and Bacon Meatball Sliders, Twice Baked Potato Skins, and Stuffed Pretzels as the main options and some go to snacks like popcorn, chips and salsa, and regular pretzels and game day cupcakes.
I figured with two versions of meat ball sliders I could split a $4 bag of meatballs from Save-A-Lot and still make everyone happy. As far as dessert goes, a simple boxed cake mix cupcake with some simple green dyed frosting would suffice my party. My little guy loved helping decorate these super simple cupcakes!
To make your own game day cupcakes:
Step 2: Head to Save-A-Lot
After creating my menu, I hit my local Save-A-Lot to make sure I could stay under budget. I actually went to the ATM before hand and took out three $20’s so I could leave my actual debit card in the car. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t tempted to get items not on my list (like usual!).
Stick around until the end to find out how you can win (1 of 2) $25 Save-A-Lot Gift Cards to pick up some of your game day supplies!
Not only does Save-A-Lot (you can find your local Save-A-Lot store here) offer 40% lower prices than national chains but, you can even grab your paper products there as well! AND, you can also snag (at participating stores), a $5 off $35 coupon right in their ad! I didn’t get a chance to use that while shopping for this party but, that will totally help you get more bang for your buck! You could probably make another whole recipe for that (or at least pick up drinks)!
Meatball Sub Sliders
Meatball Sub Sliders
Ingredients
- 1/2 28 oz Bag Frozen Meatballs
- 1 Jar Pasta Sauce
- 1 Bag Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Table Spoon Orageno Seasoning
- 12 Kings Hawaiian Rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven on 425°F.
- Add frozen meatballs and jar of pasta sauce to medium sauce pan. Heat until fully warmed (about 10-15 mins).
- Cut Hawaiian Rolls in one sheet (DO NOT SEPARATE).
- Melt butter in microwave then add oregano.
- Spoon excess sauce from meatball pot and spread generously on buns.
- Add meatballs in single layer.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Place bun tops on then brush on butter and oregano mixture.
- Bake until tops are golden brown (about 10 - 12 mins.
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Step 3: Complete Your Game Day Look
Like I said earlier, all you need to complete your Super Bowl party is a few festive (and CHEAP) decorations. I hit a local dollar store near me and picked up some themed table decorations like a football shaped chips and dip bowl, football field table cloth and matching napkins/cutlery.
There is no sense in spending a small fortune on decorations that you are going to use once and probably throw away! If you are crafty, you can even make your own! Check out my Pinterest Board if you need some inspiration.
It’s real simple to win at throwing the ultimate Super Bowl party for under $60. With a little planning and some help from Save-A-Lot, you can crush your Super Bowl party with out crushing your budget!
(I do want to be very transparent and add the products and prices vary by region. I visited my local Save-A-Lot in Troy NY but, you should be able to recreate this whole party for around the same price.)
Want to throw the same party? Print out my $50 Super Bowl Party Planner below:
You can also print your own BLANK game day shopping list:
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Save-A-Lot. The opinions and text are all mine.
19cs91 says
January 19, 2017 at 4:51 amOur family loves meatball sub sliders using that recipe! We also love making buffalo wings on game day!
shelly peterson says
January 19, 2017 at 5:13 amYour food ideas look great. I usually make hot wings and a 7 layer dip.
June S. says
January 19, 2017 at 8:36 amI like making a bean dip with salsa and cream cheese. I also like to make some BBQ meatballs too.
Sara Zielinski says
January 19, 2017 at 1:41 pmOne of my favorite game day recipes is chicken wing or buffalo chicken dip.
Dotty J Boucher says
January 19, 2017 at 3:37 pmI usually do a crockpot chicken and beans bbq, sliced vegies and fruit..
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Cheryl Chervitz says
January 19, 2017 at 10:46 pmWe usually have wings or a Reuben sandwich. The meatball sliders look good.
Richard Brandt says
January 20, 2017 at 12:26 amMy go-to recipe is buffalo chicken dip.
Edye says
January 20, 2017 at 11:59 amWe always have lots of veggies and chips! Your recipes look yummy!
Laura B says
January 22, 2017 at 8:49 amWe love to make buffalo chicken dip for football games!
Regina Elliott says
January 22, 2017 at 1:58 pmI usually make chicken wings and a veggie tray with dip and cheese sticks and sause along with pigs in a blanket
Vickie says
January 22, 2017 at 10:06 pmWings, chili and chips, dips..veggies..are our go toos
Kayla Klontz says
January 23, 2017 at 10:29 amI love to make bacon wrapped mini sausages and wrapped pickles. I’ve made several recipes you’ve mentioned as well 🙂
Robin Abrams says
January 23, 2017 at 8:34 pmOur family favorite go to game snack is nachos. The meatball sliders sound good I think we will be giving them a try
Sharon Rooney says
January 25, 2017 at 2:57 pmPulled pork is always a family game day favorite.
Susan Smith says
January 25, 2017 at 4:15 pmMy go to game day snacks are chili and wings.
Karen Beckett says
January 26, 2017 at 8:06 amWe always do hot wings & ribs plus several dips. Haven’t tried any of yours yet but I think I might.
Chrissy says
January 26, 2017 at 2:29 pmOur favorite game day recipe is definitely buffalo chicken dip because it goes great with everything – veggies, chips, beer batter bread, etc.! We have made cupcakes before too and they are usually a big hit as well!
laura g says
January 27, 2017 at 4:48 pmWe usually go with pizza, chips dips and the like for game day
amber lee kolb says
January 28, 2017 at 3:55 pmWe have done meatballs and chips and salsa! Those are always a hit. I love pulled pork sliders as well. Those are a favorite at our house!
Dana Rodriguez says
January 28, 2017 at 5:40 pmThose meatball sub sliders look good! We usually have pizza or wings.
tiffany dayton says
January 28, 2017 at 11:18 pmWe have tried cooking lil smokies in the crock pot with grape jelly and BBq sauce.
Dana says
January 29, 2017 at 10:55 pmOur go to dish is hot wings and bleu cheese dressing! I have made the sliders before like yours.
Sarah De Diego says
January 30, 2017 at 4:47 pmWe’re boring. We just eat pretzels, chips and popcorn. I’m coming to your place this year! Those Meatball Sub Sliders look amazing!
Thanks for giving.
Besos Sarah
Angela Newsome says
February 1, 2017 at 9:57 amWe always have Buffalo Chicken Dip & Chips!
Lula Ruger says
February 1, 2017 at 7:49 pmI have made the meatball sliders I like to make wings and chili
Mary Gardner says
February 2, 2017 at 12:58 pmWe usually do barbecue meatballs, chicken wings, and hummus with chips and veggies.
Surbhi K. says
February 2, 2017 at 3:16 pmSimply nachos is our favorite! Especially for my picky kiddos!
Julie Waldron says
February 2, 2017 at 3:29 pmWe like chips & dip or olive cheese balls.
Teounna says
February 2, 2017 at 5:28 pmMy favorites are pigs in a blanket,nachos with meat and stuffed peppers! I have not tried the rescipes that u mentioned but i will love too try them out?
Jerry Marquardt says
February 2, 2017 at 7:08 pmI like my famous BLT Salad: 110 oz. ala dente mini Farfalle pasta, 4 cups mayonnaise, 2.5 cups sour cream, 6 oz. peas, 9 oz. chopped celery, 11.5 oz. real bacon bits, 22 oz. chopped tomato (roma), 12.5 oz. lettuce. Mix until consistent. serve over medium crusted toast, or crackers. If you want a kick, add a jalapeno on top of each sandwich.