Super Bowl XLVII promises some epic sibling rivalry between brothers Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, and John Harbaugh, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. It’s also going to have Beyoncé. So, if you are not one of the 111 million Americans who typically tune in to view the biggest football game of the year, you probably should be this year. Not only will you get to witness Queen B add drunken football fans to the list of her disciples, but you’ll also have an excuse to sit for hours and forget about midterms, the chill outside and the fact that almost an hour of this highly-awaited game will be dedicated to commercials that could have paid for the entire student body’s tuition.
Of course, you’ll need some food to get you from kickoff to the final blow of the whistle. Whether you’re living in a dorm and need to find the best place to order in and watch the game or you’re throwing a party off-campus and want to make large amounts of easy, indulgent snacks for you and your friends, this guide is your go-to resource.
Snacks
Photo by Amanda Gajdosik
Spoon’s Collection of Super Bowl Dips (7 Layer, Onion, or Creamy Pesto)
Photo by Maddy Shannon
Dulce de Leche (as dip for apples, cookies and pretzels)
Photo by Ellen Barry
Lentil Hummus (for veggies and pita)
Photo by Nina Lincoff
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Photo by Hyo Jin Park
Photo by Kelda Baljon
Photo by Amanda Gajdosik
Main Dishes
Boneless Buffalo Wings (They can be gluten-free too!)
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Personal Pizzas (set up an assembly line of pitas, sauce, cheese and toppings so your guests can put together pizzas and wait for kickoff)
Photo by Mackenzie Barth
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Drinks
Make an adult root beer float for a drink and a dessert in one glass. Photo by Amanda Gajdosik
Photo by Aurelie Corinthios
Robert the Bruce. Photo from Three Floyds.
Magners, Crispin and Woodchuck
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Sweets
Photo by Megan McCormack
Chocolate Chip Caramel Peanut Butter Bars
Photo by Maggie Gorman
—> For easy cookie making, use a muffin pan.
Tip: If it’s an hour before the game and you just realized you’re out of something you need, check out this article for what ingredients you can substitute for the ones you don’t have time to get.
What to do if you live in a dorm
Go out
Skinny fries. Photo by Aurelie Corinthios
Get it delivered
Tenderizer from Cheesies Pub and Grub. Photo by Aurelie Corinthios.