Well we’re coming up to SuperBowl party time & that means its time to start thinking about football party ideas…. Check out my video on SuperBowl party ideas and think about trying out a few before the big SuperBowl games! I don’t know about you but I LOVE any excuse for a party and of course we’ve gotta do it FRUGAL STYLE!

Are you planning to have friends over for football this fall? Well I have some football party ideas for how to make a great plate of nachos.  I made this video for the SuperBowl last year but nachos are great for any football party. Make food fun and check out my video on making gourmet restaurant style nachos.

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Are you having parties or friends over to watch football this fall? Do you need some football party ideas!  I have a great video I made last year that will give you some football party tips for a fun and festive football game! Oh… plus a bunch of football stuff that is on SALE!

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Have you seen my 3 part video on NFL Super Bowl party tips?  If you’re planning a Super Bowl party from 2 to 200 you’ll want to see my guide to food, fun and decorations – FRUGAL STYLE!

Nachos are my specialty and I wanted to give you some quick tips on making the best NFL Super Bowl Party Nachos this year!  Nachos are on your Super Bowl party menu aren’t they? Check out my before and after photos and my quick video on making a great plate of nachos 😉

Nacho no no’s!

• Never use rounds – you need “restaurant style” nachos to get a nice texture and layered affect
• Never use cheese that comes pre-grated!  You must grate  your own cheese for freshness, flavor, texture and melting
• Serve any extra dips in a side dish (like guacamole & sour cream) since your guests will likely be divided in their taste
• No canned salsa!  Use enchilada sauce or  make fresh salsa
• Nachos can be re-heated and served a second time so only make what you’re going to eat!

Tip for easy clean up: Make your nachos on aluminum foil for quick and easy clean up.  Remember planning a Super Bowl party also means planning for quick clean up!

On line pick up:

Restaurant Style Tostidos

Enchilada Sauce

For more Super Bowl party planning tips we’ve created a specific category – click here!

Ok if you haven’t already purchased your food for your NFL Super Bowl party menu then you’ll need to do so between now and Saturday when you’ll start preparing  so you aren’t too busy on Sunday before the Super Bowl Party Game.  Most couples invite  2 to 5 other families or couples to their home for game day and I know some of you are just going for the food & Super Bowl commercials (like me!).  Super Bowl party foods seem to be on sale everywhere this week so its still a great time to shop.  I’ll be releasing a *HOT* post on Target price cuts a little bit later today.  Many stores have unadvertised sales right now so I’m going to do some in person price checks to bring the latest deals to  you!

Here are the printable coupons available right now that you’ll want to use to save on your Super Bowl party menus. And… don’t forget to click here to see my Super Bowl Party Tips category.  We cover everything from food to Super Bowl party decoration and clean up (after all Sunday is a work night!)

Click here for ALL 58 Smart Source coupons available.

$1.00 off when you buy any FOUR StarKist Selects® cans

$1.00 off when you buy any SIX 7.5 oz or larger of HOT POCKETS® Brand Items

$1.85 off when you buy any THREE NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE® Liquid Flavored or Original creamers, 16oz or larger

$1.10 off when you buy any TWO COFFEE-MATE® NATURAL BLISS™ coffee creamers

75¢ off when you buy any ONE Dean’s® Heat ‘n Eat Dip

$1.50 off when you buy any TWO NESCAFÉ® TASTER’S CHOICE® 20ct or 22ct Sticks Packs, 7oz or larger canisters, or NESCAFÉ® CLASICO™

40¢ off when you buy TWO PACKAGES any flavor/variety Totino’s® Rolls Snacks

40¢ off when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pizza Crust, Breadsticks, Loaves or Dinner Rolls

50¢ off when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls (these are great wrapped around hot dogs and baked!

50¢ off when you buy ONE LouAna® Product (cooking oil)

Yummy.. Are you still adding to your Super Bowl party menu? Johnsonvill Rueben Brat recipe looks like the way to go for me.  Use this $1.00 off 2 coupon for Johnsonville sausage coupon and save some money. You will also want to print out this $1.00 off 2 Ballpark Hot Dog coupon (zip code 21617) and use those for the kids Super Bowl party ideas & menu :). I think brats are the easiest and most liked of any dish you can serve, they are delicious!! Maggie and I would love to hear about all your NFL Superbowl party foods and your  planning.  Are you going with a Super Bowl party theme this year or just good food???  We want to hear about your Super Bowl party planning, so make sure you post on our Facebook page and let us know………

Recipe Ingredients:

6 Johnsonville Brats
1 Large Onion sliced
1 tsp. Butter
Libby’s Bavarian Style Sauerkraut  Bavarian is the BEST!!
Kraft Thousand Island Dressing  I LOVE extra on mine
French’s Classic Yellow Mustard  or if you are daring and want to add spice, use Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard
6 Dark Rye Hoagie Rolls
6 Slices Swiss Cheese, sliced thin

Preparation:

Super Bowl Xlvi (2012) 10 Inch Round Paper Plates

Super Bowl XLVI – 14 oz. Plastic Cups

Super Bowl XLVI – Lunch Napkins 

You may be planning a Super Bowl party and thinking of a Super Bowl party menu without spending a fortune on food and decorations for an evening of fun.  I think a really easy and reasonable option for your NFL Super Bowl party to watch the Giants and the Patriots battle it out is a home made sandwich party platter.  These can run anywhere from $25.00 to $80.00 in a deli for just cheese and lunch meats pleasantly displayed but you can make one for 50% to 60% less and they’re so easy to throw together! You don’t need any specific training or a crafty crew – just a desire to save some cash and a little bit of time to arrange the platter and place some rolls or bread in a nice basket.

Supplies Needed:

Football Fan Platter  I LOVE this football themed platter!
Football themed basket for bread/rolls
Triscuit Crackers or Wheat Thins Crackers
lettuce or garnish
grape tomato or cherry tomato for garnish
black & green olives

Preparing:

You can prepare these 1 day in advance and be sure to cover with Glad Cling Plastic Wrap.
Look for lunch meat and cheeses that are on sale or have them sliced thin at the deli counter. You can request at the deli counter that they hand you a slice to you to be sure it rolls nicely. (remember hard cheeses do not roll as nicely as the softer ones)
Garnish your platter with lettuce leaves.
Roll the meat and cheeses, alternating them.
In the center add either mayo or mustard spreads, (use small cups to keep them in) olives or cut up veggies.

Here are the coupons you need to pick up these items to save on your deli party tray or platter:

Save $1.00 off 2 Oscar Mayer Carving Board Lunchmeat or from the 1/22 SS

Save $1.00 off 2 Armour Pepperoni 

Save 1.00 off Any brand Cheese 1 lb or more (only available in certain states)

Save $1.00 off 2 Athenos Pita Chips

Save 75¢ off 1 Crunchmaster Chips

Save $1.00 off Kraft Block Cheese (must sign in)

Save 50¢ off  1 Hormel Natural Choice Deli Meat or from the 1/08 SS

Save 75¢ on Deans Heat & Eat Dips (this coupon will be doubled to $1.50 at MANY grocery stores!)

Save $1.00 on 2 Nabsico Crackers