All The Food & Drinks You Need To Throw The Perfect Taylor Swift-Themed Super Bowl Party
Are you ready for it?
If you’re like us, there’s nothing better than throwing a party with a theme, and the Super Bowl is one of our favorites. It’s got excitement, some of the BEST party foods (buffalo chicken, we love you), and is the perfect excuse to gather friends and loved ones together. Between all the snacks, the drinking games, the sportsmanship, and the best commercials of the year, what more could you want?
Oh, yeah, what if TAYLOR SWIFT was also there? 😍 No matter how you feel about Tay (as Travis Kelce calls her), Super Bowl LVIII is definitely poised to be one for the ages, and we’re excited at the opportunity to have even more fun with it. How? By combining all our favorite party foods with some Taylor Swift puns so everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the game or are hosting for the first time to catch a glimpse of your new favorite power couple (TNT 4ever), we’ve got everything you need to throw the perfect Super Bowl party. Our best tips? Stick with a mix of must-have classics like chicken wings, nachos, tacos, and dips, then add in a few creative surprises that’ll give a nod to our girl AND taste delicious, like our pizza roses, our straw-"berry last night" cheesecake bars, or our (bad) blood orange mocktail spritzer (IYKYK, and if you don’t, scroll on to find out more!).
Not a Swiftie? We’ve got you too. Check out our top Super Bowl appetizers, our best Super Bowl desserts, and all our favorite football-shaped foods too.
From Fearless: Jump Then Fala-fall
Boasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a center that’s soft, tender, and packed with chickpeas and fresh herbs, our favorite homemade falafel recipe hits all the classic Middle Eastern flavors and familiar street food vibes. Make these mini, spear them with toothpicks, and serve them alongside our halal cart-style white sauce or our tahini sauce for the perfect easy app.
Get the Homemade Falafel recipe.
From Midnights: Anti-Hero
♪ Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby
And I'm a monster (cookie) on the hill ♪
The origin of the name "monster" cookies isn't clear, but it may refer to the fact that they're like Frankenstein's monster—made up of a combination of the parts of many other cookies, like oatmeal cookies or M&M cookie bars. You can really throw anything into the dough.
Get the Monster Cookies recipe.
From Speak Now: Enchanted
♪ All I can say is, I was enchanted to meat(ball) you ♪
Craving something a little more creative than your average Buffalo wings? Enter: Buffalo chicken meatballs. Ready in just 30 minutes, these meatballs are a flavor-packed app you can have ready in no time, so you don't have to miss any of the big game.
Get the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs recipe.
From Speak Now: Long Live
♪ We were the wings and the queens
And they read off our names
The night you danced like you knew our lives
Would never be the same ♪
Make your wings EXTRA crispy with this hot tip: Let them refrigerate for at least an hour before frying to enhance the flavor and ensure their skin gets extra crunchy.
Get the Fried Chicken Wings recipe.
From Fearless: You BBQ-elong With Me
Extremely tender with a sweet yet tangy homemade BBQ sauce, this oven-baked pulled pork is our go-to. Whether you sandwich it between a soft potato bun, pile it on top of a baked potato, or even eat it on its own, pulled pork is a game day MUST.
Get the BBQ Pulled Pork recipe.
From Reputation: "Cauliflower" It What You Want
Sure, buffalo wings are great, but they're not for everyone. These roasted cauliflower bites are much lighter and are vegetarian-friendly, while still having that spicy-sweet flavor everyone will love.
Get the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings recipe.
From Taylor Swift: "Pitcher" To Burn
You can batch almost any cocktail and it'll be great, but we're especially fond of how extra-special this rainbow sangria is. Swap in fruits to represent the Chiefs (strawberries and oranges would be great!) or stick with the rainbow (à la "reputation") . Heads up: Layering fruit in the glasses makes for the prettiest presentation, but if it seems like too much, just add it to the pitcher!
Get the Rainbow Sangria recipe.
From 1989: Bad Blood (Orange Mocktail Spritzer)
This blood orange and ginger spritzer hits all the right notes: a little sweet, a little sour, and a little spiced. Finished off with a bouquet of fresh garnishes, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic drink to toast with all game day long.
From Evermore: Coney Island
Found yourself "sitting on a bench in Coney Island, wondering 'where did [your] baby go?'" Tough times, but at least you got to experience the "fast times, the bright lights, the merry-go"... and hopefully some corn dogs. These mini ones will never let you down.
Get the Mini Corn Dogs recipe.
From Folklore: The 1
♪ I hit the (Super Bowl) Sunday matinée,
You know the greatest films of all time were lemonade. ♪
When planning your Super Bowl party, don't make the common mistake of forgetting non-alcoholic beverages that'll guarantee your party will keep going without getting (too) rowdy. One of our favorites? Gotta be homemade lemonade. All you need is the perfect ratio of 3 simple, staple ingredients—plus water—to create this sweet-tart favorite exactly how you like it.
Get the Homemade Lemonade recipe.
From Evermore: 'Tis The Damn (Everything Bagel) Season-ing
It's right there in the name—everything bagel seasoning is great on almost everything, from popcorn (pictured) to egg rolls to dip. Whether you mix up a batch (our preferred method so we can make it as extra salty as we like) or go store-bought, you really can't go wrong sprinkling it over anything and, well, everything!
From Evermore: Champagne Problems
We love a cold, refreshing margarita to cool off in the summer months, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying these classic drinks year round. For a marg that's extra worthy of toasting over a touchdown (or just a Taylor sighting 😉), add Champagne to our classic recipe for a festive, bubbly touch.
Get the Champagne Margaritas recipe.
From Reputation: King Of My Heart
♪ Up on the roof with a school girl crush,
Drinking beer out of plastic cups ♪
A dessert that doubles as a drinking game? Sign. Us. Up. You don't need much for this party starter: just cake mix, a can of coke, and some butter and sugar. We originally went with rum-and-coke shots in ours, but for this year's Super Bowl, you gotta go vodka-cran for our girl.
From 1989: "Mildest" Dreams
While you may be tempted to grab a jar from the store, trust us—making it homemade is not only worthwhile in the flavor department, but also couldn’t be easier to create and customize to your tastes. No matter what salsa camp you fall into—chunky vs. smooth, spicy vs. mild—we’ve got all the top tips here to make simple, fresh salsa right at home, just how you like it.
Get the Homemade Salsa recipe.
From Reputation: Getaway "Carbs"
Lots and lots of carbs are the name of the game for football watching, and what better way than to serve them in the shape of a football?! We filled this adorable app with kale & artichoke dip, but feel free to swap it out for your fave instead.
Get the Super Bowl Bread Dip recipe.
From Midnights: Anti-Hero
♪ It's me, hi, I'm the problem it's brie. ♪
Looking for an easy appetizer that doubles as a centerpiece? Give this cheesy, savory crescent ring an extra squeeze when you're assembling to shape it even more like a football, and you'll have just the thing. Need something vegetarian? We'd suggest subbing in sautéed mushrooms for the bacon.
Get the Bacon Brie Crescent Wreath recipe.
Taylor's Fave Game Day Drink, The Vodka Cran
No tools necessary for the drink Taylor is often seen sipping on during football games (otherwise known as a Cape Codder). Simply pour vodka and cranberry juice into a glass and serve. If you want to go the extra mile (like we so often do) you can add a splash of lime juice and garnish with a lime wedge. We know Taylor would approve.
Get the Vodka Cran recipe.
From Speak Now: Back To December
♪ So this is me swallowin' my fries,
Standin' in front of you sayin' I'm sorry for that night ♪
A true legend in the game day appetizer hall of fame, these loaded fries are the simple, classic appetizer that you can turn to again and again. This recipe is not only topped with all of the staples you know and love (crispy bacon, melty cheese, and scallions), but we also added a few extra special touches that truly make this app the MVP.
Get the Loaded Fries recipe.
From Reputation: End Game
♪ Ritz-putation precedes me,
in rumors I'm knee-deep
The truth is, it's easier to ignore it, believe me. ♪
Want some fried pickles, but ASAP? Well, have we got the hack for you: Using Ritz crackers as your "batter" leads to an infinitely crunchable batch of fried pickles that hit the spot.
Get the Quick Pickle Fries recipe.
From Red: The (Straw)"Berry" First Night
To make these, we topped a simple graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet pink strawberry layer, then crumbled a cinnamon-spiced streusel on top. They're extra shareable (and WAY easier than making a full cheesecake).
Get the Strawberry Cheesecake Bars recipe.
