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Best Big Game Appetizers Everyone Will Be Talking About

This Sunday wouldn’t be Big Game Sunday without all of the food. Whatever your plans are I can guarantee there will be great appetizers and dips. If you want to…

game day appetizers with beer, a football, wings

Photo by Arina P Habich/Shutterstock

Photo by Arina P Habich/Shutterstock

This Sunday wouldn't be Big Game Sunday without all of the food. Whatever your plans are I can guarantee there will be great appetizers and dips. If you want to be the MVP I got you covered. I am the appetizer queen. I get most of my recipes online. Facebook, Instagram, Tasty anywhere that will share a quick easy recipe that will have the party raving about your cooking.

I have recipes for healthy eaters, picky eaters, and even your guests with a sweet tooth! I got the top 12 easy crowd pleasing apps for the Big Game.

Classic must haves: 

Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos - These are a must-have at your big game party. Only 4 ingredients. Can't go wrong.

Taco Dip  - This one is great because there is no cooking involved and you can customize it how you like. No tomatoes, no olives, it's your dip you do with it what you choose.

Chicken Wings - These are honest garlic and they are BOMB but if you want to do classic you can do that as well with some franks red hot and butter! Cook as this recipe says then toss in whatever sauce you prefer.

Cheeseburger Sliders - These are by far my favorite sliders. Simple and on Hawaiian rolls can't beat them!

HealthIER Options:

Guacamole  - This is a staple at my house. And this is probably the best recipe I have found.

Turkey Meatballs - The good thing about these meatballs is just like the chicken wings you can toss them in any sauce you choose or leave them to be sauced by your guests and put dipping sauces on the side.

Charcuterie Board - This one is my favorites because this guy shows you how to make a great board but it doesn't have to break the bank.

Salad - I know doesn't sound like a Super Bowl appetizer but before you say no check this out! I promise you will make it for every get together.

For The Sweet Tooth:

Oreo Fluff - I will admit I have never made this one but I AM MAKING it this year. My kids are going to LOVE this one!

Fruit and Dip - This can be in the healthy category as well. My kids love this. It's healthy and hits the sweet tooth. You can use whatever your favorite fruits are as well.

Football Cake Pops - You will realize that cake pops look like they took you a really long time but they don't They are fairly simple to make and it's fun to get the kids involved in making them too!

Good luck in the kitchen and good luck to your team if you should be so lucky to have skin in the game :)

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Vegas Among Top 10 Best Cities For Super Bowl Parties

When it comes to having a good time, Las Vegas knows how to do it best. That's why it's no surprise that Sin City has been ranked in the top 10 best cities for Super Bowl parties in 2023.

A recent study by Oddspedia has revealed the best cities in America to celebrate the big game based on Google searches. The results were concluded after analyzing hundreds of Google search phrases like “Super Bowl party” and “Super Bowl watch party near me” to ultimately determine which cities offered the best Super Bowl parties in 2023.

The biggest cities for Super Bowl parties span across the nation, offering a close option to enjoy the game and celebrate to the max no matter where you may be located. While some of the cities among the top 10 do not come as a shock, others made me raise an eyebrow. However, it's especially interesting that cities in states like New York, Illinois, and Michigan didn't even crack the top 30...

Las Vegas ranked the 8th biggest city for Super Bowl parties, but this isn't surprising in the least. If you're looking to party for any occasion, what better place to head to than the entertainment capital of the world?

People across the country are ready to gear up and enjoy the big game together. Whether you're a football fan or not, you can't deny that the Super Bowl has planted itself as a tradition in American culture. While some commit to watching the game for the football game itself, others enjoy the event for the highly anticipated commercials and, of course, the parties and festivities that occur.

If you're looking to enjoy some of the biggest and best festivities in the country for the big game this year, these cities know how to do it right.

Check out the 10 best cities for Super Bowl Parties:

10) Arlington

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Kicking off the list, Arlington, VA secures the #10 spot with its awesome Super Bowl celebrations.

9) Washington D.C.

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Don't underestimate #9, Washington D.C. - this city will show you a good time!

8) Las Vegas

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Are we surprised? Las Vegas, NV is ultimate party destination for all occasions!

7) Omaha

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One of the only Midwest states that cracked the top 10, Omaha, NE knows how to live it up on Super Bowl Sunday.

6) Denver

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Denver, CO slides into the #6 spot with their awesome SB festivities.

5) Miami

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With Miami, FL having already established itself as a fabulous party city, it's no shock that the city ranked the 5th best Super Bowl party city in the nation.

4) Tampa

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The Sunshine State is cleaning up in the top 10, with Tampa, FL coming in at #4.

3) Raleigh

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Raleigh, NC secures the #3 spot in the top 10 Super Bowl party desinations

2) Atlanta

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Coming in at #2, Atlanta, GA knows how to celebrate on Super Bowl Sunday.

1) Minneapolis

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Minneapolis, MN ranks as THE ultimate spot for Super Bowl parties!

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Ranking My Top 15 Halftime Shows

Every year millions of people tune into the Super Bowl in February. Some of us tune in to the Super Bowl because we love football, there are those of us that watch the Super Bowl for the awesome snacks at your friend's house or the ones that watch the big game for the halftime show!

The halftime show wasn't always a huge production. In 1960, the first Super Bowl halftime show consisted of the Liberty Bell which was performed by the University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band. The halftime show continued to feature marching bands for a few decades. Then, in the 90s they decided to bring in big acts in hopes to increase viewership and they sure did!

In 1991 they booked New Kids On The Block and the narrative started to change from there.

Michael Jackson took the big stage in 1993 and the rest is history. It is one of the most watched performances every year.

We have seen behind the scenes preparation from some artists as they get their performances together and rehearse for what is said to be the absolute biggest stage there is for a performer.

Biggest stage yes, but not a big payday for the performers. They actually don't get paid at all to be there. The NFL does pay for their family and friends to be at the show but performers only get bragging rights and exposure to the most watched sporting event of the year every year. Last year 111.2 million people tuned in.

This year just announced that Rihanna will take the stage for the first time since 2019 and is rumored to be releasing new music for the first time since 2016

I'm here for it and am sure she is going to put on an amazing performance. Can she get in my top 15 halftime shows though?

15. Maroon 5 LIII

14. Salute To Motown's 40th Anniversary XXXII

13. Paul McCartney XXXIX

12. Gloria Estefan and Stevie Wonder XXXIII

11. The Rolling Stones XL

10. Bruno Mars XLVIII

9. Prince XLI

8. Michael Jackson XXVII

7. Black Eyes Peas XLV

6. Aerosmith N'Sync and Britney Spears

5. Janet Jackson, Jessica Simpson, P. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock, Justin Timberlake XXXVIII

4. Cold Play, Bruno Mars, Beyonce 50

3. JLo and Shakira LIV

2. Justin Timberlake LII

1. Beyonce XLVII

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.