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Are you hosting friends and family for a Big Game Party? If you’re like me, you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen missing out on all the football. I planned out a simple party this year. You’ll love these easy ideas for both food and decor – making it simple to set up so that you can include yourself in the entertaining!
The Party Plan
For my decor, I went simple and inexpensive! I used a large piece of green felt for the tablecloth. My bunting sign was easy to make with letter stickers and some colored twine. I decided to call my table “Concessions” as a nod to the time we spend at the stadium during the football season. I knew my husband would find it funny because he spends so much time getting concessions for our kids when we attend games!
I also made a subway-style sign and some labels for food items. You can download my football sign at the bottom of this post.
TIP : Making your own signs/labels or using free printables is a great way to save money and customize your party! Your guests will love it and it’s fairly simple to do – while looking like you spent hours planning.
For the food, I started by shopping at Walmart for everything on my list. I love making one stop and having everything I need. Poporn is always popular with my guests, but I wanted to give it a sweet twist and make it easy for everyone to grab some. I decided to use ButterFinger® Peanut Butter Cups Minis to create an amazing sweet treat that will leave guests raving! These peanut butter cups take the typical PB cups adn make them even better – with the right amount of peanut butter and crunch all mixed in.
Crunchy Butterfinger Peanut Butter Popcorn
(Pictured Above : Printable via Little Sprout Creations/Jen St. Clair)
To make, start with any type of popcorn. I chose one that was simply salted. Chop 2 cups of Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cup Minis. I like to chop them unevenely – leaving some pieces bigger, some smaller. Use caramels or caramel bits to melt until smooth. You can do this in a double broiler or in the microwave depending on what kind you choose. Then combine popcorn, Butterfinger pieces and crispy rice cereal – which works with the Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cup Minis to give the popcorn a crispy crunch! Trust me, you’ll LOVE this combination!
Pour the caramel over your popcorn mix and gently combine. Served in decorated, individual containers. Your guests will thank you.
Perfect Party Meal
In addition to snacks, I wanted to have a meal for my guests, so I picked up a STOUFFER’S® Lasagna with Meat & Sauce- Party Size! Topped with fresh cheese and aged Parmesan, it’s something everyone will love and it’s easy to prepare. I used baking dishes to divide the tray into individual lasagna servings.
Have toppings like cheese, pepper, panko bread crumbs or fresh parsley. Guests can create their own custom topped lasagna bake.
I kept the oven on low so we could throw a few in at time, giving everyone a hot, Individual Lasagna Bake! You can serve these during pre-game coverage and then have snacks during the game or it’s easy enough to do at anytime during your party!
Want some other ideas for “concessions” at your football bash? Think grab & go, with individual bowls of chips/dip, and fries served in their own containers.
In addition to the popcorn, I had plenty of other sweet snacks, too! Keeping with the “Concessions” theme, I used Limited Edition Edy’s Touchdown Sundae ice cream to make these cute ice cream cups that everyone will enjoy.
It’s also easy to decorate cookies with icing to match colors or mimic some football plays! Keep it simple and keep it fun!
To find the food items I used in this party plan, look no further than Walmart. I found them all in the grocery and frozen foods section!
Get my subway-style football sign:
Click the image above to download! Enjoy!
Still need more crowd-pleasing party ideas? Visit the Flavorful Moments Pinterest page to start planning your party!
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- Large bowl of popcorn – will depend on your “popping method”
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups chopped Butterfinger Peanut Cups Minis
- 2 cups caramel bits
- Popcorn and allow to cool
- Start with caramel bits and microwave on low in 20 second intervals – stirring until smooth.
- Combine popcorn, chopped Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cup Minis and Crispy Rice Cereal in large bowl.
- Add caramel a little a time, drizzling and gently fold to combine. Add more until popcorn is coated.
- Serve in individual containers
Your table is completely straight out of Pinterest. I kinda want to come over and indulge!
Very nice ideas.. I will show this to my wife and she what she wants to make.. now i am hungry!
I love the decorations, but the butterfinger popcorn is really catching my eye. I need to make that soon!
I love the sweet and salty mix! This sounds like a perfect game day snack!
Butterfinger popcorn?! I am seriously drooling right now. Sweet and salty is my favorite flavor combination! I love it! Can I come to your party? LOL!
Yum! This looks delicious! I love the idea of mixing the candy and popcorn!
Wow you seriously must throw the best parties in town! This looks incredible. I wish I could do this. Game day at your place!
Game days at your place must be amazing! Everything looks so delicious. I love that popcorn!
I’m excited about game day with all these recipes! This popcorn will be a star!
Omg butter finger popcorn?!? I may be drooling a over my computer now!!! Sounds absolutely delicious!!
All this food is making me so hungry i could dry lol, never had peanut butter popcorn before sounds really interesting
Goodness, that all looks so amazing. I have GOT to try this popcorn recipe. Yummmmmm!
This is such an awesome collection of snacks for the game, really loving that unique popcorn!
What an amazing display you put on! Is that chocolate mixed in with the popcorn? Why have I never tried that before?! 🙂
Oh, you definitely know how to make a great party! I’ve heard about butterfingers peanut butter cups and I can’t wait to try them as soon as I’m back home- super delicious!
You definitely know how to party. I love the presentation and that sign. Gotta make one like that. 🙂
I am definitely going to try the popcorn! I love popcorn and peanut butter!!
That popcorn! It’s all I can think about now. I just rediscovered my love of peanut butter chocolates, and now seeing this has made me so hungry!
I am excited to try this popcorn. It looks like such a great treat.
This is such a yummy filled treat! Chocolates and Popcorns all in one? Gosh, now that is awesome!
That is a really nice way of decorating for the party. I really want to try the popcorn though. It looks great.
Everything looks so good! I think you did a great job with the set-up too!
You’re all set up for a great party! I love that everything is individually portioned so you don’t have to deal with serving dishes and messes. The popcorn looks amazing!
Your concessions banner is everything! What a cute and creative idea. Love it!
Yum! This looks like the perfect spread. I can’t wait to try that popcorn mix. My kids LOVE sweet and salty snacks. #client