Are you ready for one of the most exciting sporting events of the year? This year, Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9 in one of my favorite cities: New Orleans. And while it is not known at the time of this writing what teams will play for the coveted Lombardi Trophy, it is always exciting to watch the best of the best do battle.
This year, ticket prices for Super Bowl 2025 are expected to start at $7,450 per seat, so most of us will be watching the game at home with a group of friends and family, at a Super Bowl party or favorite sports bar. The half-time entertainment will feature hip-hop rapper Kendrick Lamar. Louisiana native and five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jon Batiste will perform the National Anthem.
Of course, what I like best about game-day watch parties is the food. And the most popular menu items (no surprise) are pizza, wings, and chips & dip. According to restaurantware.com, pizza makes up for 60 percent of takeout orders during the Super Bowl. Pizza places look forward to this day due to their sales doubling. About 1.25 billion wings are consumed, which equals 162.5 million pounds of chicken! Super Bowl weekend alone is responsible for seven percent of annual chicken wing sales.
On Super Bowl Sunday, 11.2 million pounds of potato chips and 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips are purchased. Also not surprising, football fans will drink about 325.5 million gallons of beer, equating to 50 million cases. But not everyone drinks beer during the big game – $2.37 million worth of soda is also consumed.
One of my favorite foods to serve on Super Bowl Sunday is a steaming pot of chili with all of the fixings (sour cream, cheese, green onion and Fritos). My family also enjoys my Buffalo Chicken dip, which I serve with tortilla chips and celery. And of course, homemade guacamole is another favorite. Tater Tot Casserole (topped with cheese, bacon, green onion and sour cream), pigs in a blanket, nachos, submarine sandwiches are other yummy options to serve while watching the big game.
Of course, we have to have some delicious desserts to ensure a sweet ending on Super Bowl Sunday. Topping the list of favorites are cookies! If you’re too busy to bake, just pick up a tray of your assorted favorites at the local market or bakery. My family loves homemade chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal raisin. If you make your own cookies, you will surely be the MVP of the day! Homemade brownies are another favorite game-day treat.
This cherished American tradition is always a super-special opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. And there is nothing more exciting than donning your spirit wear and cheering your team on, especially when they score that winning touchdown!
