Save $$ on Your Super Bowl Party
When you're entertaining, you always want to make sure you have enough food on hand. But no one wants to waste food either. How can you determine how much food to buy for a party?
We'll show you exactly how much food you'll need for your Super Bowl party.
Cocktail Party: 10-12 appetizers per person
Dinner Party: 5 appetizers per person
How many varieties?
<50 people: 8 types of appetizers
>50 people: 6 types
15-20 people: 4-5 types
>15 people: 3 types
Meat or fish: 6 ounces
Rice, grains: 1/4 cup per person
Potatoes: 2/3 cup per person
Vegetables: 1/2 cup per person
Beans: 1/4 cup as a side dish
Pasta: 1/2 cup per person
Green Salad: 1 cup per person
Desserts
1 slice cake, tart or pastry
1/2 cup pudding or mousse
1/2 cup ice cream
2 Tablespoons whipped cream or chocolate sauce
While we're on the subject of Super Bowl parties, find out how to slim down your favorites! (78 calorie Mozzarella Stick, anyone? How about Low-Fat Poppers or Boneless Wings?)
Do you have any money-saving party-planning tips?
We'll show you exactly how much food you'll need for your Super Bowl party.
Cocktail Party: 10-12 appetizers per person
Dinner Party: 5 appetizers per person
How many varieties?
Meat or fish: 6 ounces
Rice, grains: 1/4 cup per person
Potatoes: 2/3 cup per person
Vegetables: 1/2 cup per person
Beans: 1/4 cup as a side dish
Pasta: 1/2 cup per person
Green Salad: 1 cup per person
Desserts
While we're on the subject of Super Bowl parties, find out how to slim down your favorites! (78 calorie Mozzarella Stick, anyone? How about Low-Fat Poppers or Boneless Wings?)
Do you have any money-saving party-planning tips?
