When inviting the gang over to watch a football game over the weekend, there are several things to consider.
- What kind of food will everyone enjoy?
- What kind of food will be good over an extended period of time?
- What kind of food will allow the hosts to relax and enjoy the game?
The hosts want to be able to enjoy the day by having party foods that allow them to watch the game with friends and family. Here are some hearty recipes that are quick & easy to prepare for the big football game party.
Quick & Easy Hot Sausage Sandwiches
This robust sandwich made with Italian sausage, green and red peppers and onions is easy to make and can stay hot in a crock pot for football party guests to eat throughout the afternoon. [NOTE: Italian sausage comes in sweet/mild or hot, so choose the kind according to the spice tolerance of your guests.]
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet or hot Italian sausages
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced in strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced in strips
- 2 large onions peeled, cut in half and sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 6 T water
- 2 T olive oil
- ¼ C water
Directions
- Cook sausage in large skillet with 6 T water over medium heat with a lid for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove lid and continue cooking sausage, turning often, for 15 minutes allowing the water to evaporate and the sausage to brown.
- Remove sausage to a plate.
- Add olive oil to skillet and sauté garlic, onion and peppers for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently…do not allow to burn.
- Return sausage to skillet and add ¼ C water and stir.
The sausage and vegetable mixture can then be placed in a crock pot on medium or a chafing dish for guests to serve themselves. Sausages can be served on Italian buns or Portuguese rolls. This recipe should serve about 12 individual sandwiches.
Quick & Easy Hearty Chili Recipe
Chili on a cold wintery day is always a treat. This quick & easy football game party food recipe will please all the big appetites in the crowd. Serve in bowls with sliced Italian bread or rolls.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 T olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, cored and chopped
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 2 large cans diced tomatoes
- 1 T dried basil
- 1 T dried parsley
- 2 t cumin
- 1 medium can black beans drained
- 1 medium can chick peas drained
- Salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
Directions
- In large skillet, break up ground beef and sauté in olive oil stirring frequently until browned.
- Add garlic, green peppers, onion, and celery and sauté until tender stirring frequently.
- Transfer to a large pot.
- Add diced tomatoes and herbs.
- Add black beans and chick peas.
- Add salt, black pepper, and depending on preference for spiciness, add red pepper flakes.
- Simmer gently on low heat.
The chili can remain on the stove with low heat or be transferred to a crock pot or chafing dish. This recipe serves about 10-12 bowls.
Sunday Football Party
Watching the football game with friends and family is a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon. With easy preparation, these recipes will give the game party hosts an opportunity to relax and enjoy the game with their guests. Along with these hearty recipes for the hungry football crowd, make some quick & easy spreads and dips as finger-food appetizers for watching the football game.
Barbara Shema - Barbara Shema is a freelance writer and artist from the USA currently living in Europe to teach English as a foreign language.
