How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

September 13, 2018 24 By EngineerMommy

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During the month of September, one thing is for certain around here: we watch football games as a family quite often. For years, we have been inviting family & friends over to cheer on our favorite players on the field. Today, I’ll be sharing my favorite ways to throw the coolest football party on the block. From serving Dr Pepper® to having a winning attitude, keep reading for my best tips!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

By the way, I picked up all the ingredients for this party from Walmart. I used their Online Grocery Pickup Service, which is super convenient for busy individuals like myself. I shop at Walmart at least once per week and the convenience of the Online Grocery Pickup cannot be beat! If you’ve never experienced the service, you have to give it a try for your next football party!

When it comes to throwing a fabulous party, it all comes down to having the right elements in place: refreshing drinks, great snacks, festive burgers, party decor, the right mindset and more. Let’s look at each of these elements in a bit more detail.

Refreshing Drinks

No party is complete without delicious, refreshing drinks. We picked up the 12-pack of 12 oz. Diet Dr Pepper cans. We all love the flavor of this soda! Did you know that Dr Pepper is the official drink of college football fans?! It has been popular with college football fans for over 25 years!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

A set of these cans is the perfect addition to the party table. I love the rich, indulgent flavor.

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

We all enjoy this drink, especially while cheering on our favorite teams! 

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Great Snacks

Having plenty of delicious snacks on hand is essential for a fabulous party experience! For us, one of our fave snacks is chips & salsa. Perfect for dipping during games!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Some cut vegetables is another favorite of our family! We picked up the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and it’s the perfect complement to salads, veggies & meats. We love to dip baby carrots & celery sticks this dressing.

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

We also love wings. It’s the perfect finger food! This also goes well with Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing! I love that it’s gluten-free and free of artificial preservatives, flavors or colors. The great, rich taste is a hit with all our guests.

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Party-Ready Burgers

Burgers are a fabulous party-friendly food. To kick up the fun a few notches, we made Pineapple Bacon Burgers. To start, we grill some turkey burger patties on our charcoal grill. We love Kingsford® Original Charcoal (we get the 15.4 lb bag) because it’s made in the USA using 100% natural ingredients from North America.

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

We love that this charcoal is versatile and easy to light. Once the burgers are cooked,we add a slice a Swiss cheese & let the heat melt on the burger. My husband loves grilling during football season!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Check out the melted cheese. How delicious does this look?!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Once the cheese is melted, I add a pineapple ring on top, a few slices of bacon & some teriyaki sauce. The combination of sweet pineapple and savory bacon makes a delicious combination!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

This is the perfect party food for all your football gatherings!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Festive Decor

We always love to go all-out when it comes to setting the stage for a festive football party. We hang a Game Day banner across the window and even leave out a football for guests!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

We outfit the table with football-themed plates, cups and napkins.

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

The hubby & I love to put on eye black to reflect our love for the game!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

We also add little flags to the burgers for extra pizzazz! First, cut triangles out of white foam. Next, add them to some toothpicks and stick them in the buns.

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Winning Attitude

Watching our favorite players on the field is our favorite way to celebrate the game and enjoy a good time with family & friends!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

When one of our favorite players score a touchdown, it’s cause for celebration! We all jump for joy. Even the kids get in on the action!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

Look for Dr Pepper, Kingsford Charcoal and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing products at your local Walmart store. Don’t forget to try the Online Grocery Pickup Service (if available at your Walmart location) to take advantage of the great prices and awesome convenience!

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

How to Throw the Coolest Football Party

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