Kentucky’s Game-Day Snacks That Score Every Time
As the biggest sporting event of the year approaches, fans everywhere are planning their game-day menus just as carefully as their watch parties. With the Big Game set for Sunday, Feb. 8, featuring the New England Patriots squaring off against the Seattle Seahawks, the real showdown is happening in the kitchen. And for Kentucky football fans, the top Super Bowl food is probably already on the menu. A new study reveals every state’s go-to Super Bowl dish, and the Bluegrass State’s favorite might not surprise you.
Game Day Traditions, Kentucky-Style
The annual Birgy-Arnold Super Bowl party is hands down one of the most fun events of the year, and we’ve been celebrating with family and friends for nearly 30 years now. Every February, we turn the house into the ultimate game-day hangout, with plenty of seating for prime viewing, a few games for extra entertainment, and a lot of laughter. But let’s be real! The food is always the main event. We cook up an assortment of crowd-pleasing dishes so there’s something for everyone, and friends usually bring along their own favorites to share, making the spread bigger and better every year!
As I’m going over my Super Bowl party checklist right now, I can’t help but get hungry. How about you? When it comes to game day, everyone has that one must-have dish they can’t imagine kickoff without. So what’s your personal favorite to snack on while watching the Big Game?
The Real MVPs of Game Day Food
Sure, chips and dip are required for entry at any Super Bowl party, but if you really want guests doing a touchdown dance in your living room, you need something with serious flavor. Chicken wings still reign as America’s most popular game-day appetizer, with pizza right behind them. But here in Kentucky, we like to do things a little differently. When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, one crowd-favorite dish rises above the rest, and chances are, it’s already on your menu.
Ready to reveal Kentucky’s #1 pick next?
Kentucky's Go-To Big Game Appetizer
According to new Google Trends search data from a team of researchers at Mr. Appliance, they dug into the most popular game-day foods and beverages in every state. And for Kentucky? The winning lineup is a familiar (and delicious) trio: buffalo chicken wings, spinach artichoke dip, and an ice-cold Michelob Ultra. Sounds like a pretty solid game plan to us. So what do you think? Are these Bluegrass State favorites worthy of your Super Bowl spread, or is there another snack you’re putting in the MVP spot this year?
Ultimate Kentucky Super Bowl Spread
As for my ideal Super Bowl menu, I’m sticking with the classics. Wings (and yes, multiple sauces), loaded nachos, and easy-to-grab sliders that vanish faster than a kickoff return. I’m adding a couple of dips, like guacamole and queso, because variety is key, and of course, there has to be something sweet to finish it all off. But this year, we’re taking things up a notch with a taco bar, loaded with all the fixings that are sure to be a crowd favorite. Are you sticking with your go-to favorites this year, or are you ready to shake things up for the Big Game?