Huddle Up, Party Planners!

It’s that time of year again—Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner! But this year, the Big Game is marching into New Orleans, and you know what that means—it’s time to throw a Mardi Gras Super Bowl party! The day when touchdowns, interceptions, and wardrobe malfunctions dominate the screen just got a whole lot spicier. Let’s be real—half the crowd is here for the commercials, the other half for the food. So why not give them something worth cheering about? This year, we’re blending beads, booze, and bayou flavors into one unforgettable bash. Get ready for a playbook packed with game-day strategies, epic contests, and a menu that’ll have your guests doing end-zone dances and second-line parades in the living room.

Pre-Game Warm-Up: Set the Mood

1. Decorate Like a Champion: Deck out your space in team colors, football-shaped balloons, and penalty-flag napkins. Bonus points for a turf-inspired tablecloth even through in Mardi Gras beads and decorations.
2. Jumbo Screen Setup: Project the game onto the biggest screen you can find—or multiple TVs to avoid fumbles when someone heads to the kitchen.
3. Playlist Power-Up: Get the party started with a playlist of hype songs—think Queen’s “We Will Rock You” and DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win.”

First Quarter: Icebreaker Games

• Football Squares: Guests buy squares on a grid, and winners are determined by the game’s score at each quarter. Cash or bragging rights—your call!
• Commercial Bingo: Print bingo cards with commercial themes (talking animals, celebrity cameos, tearjerkers). First to bingo gets a prize.
• Quarterback Toss: Set up targets (hula hoops or buckets) and let guests test their throwing skills.

Second Quarter: Menu MVPs

Time to fuel your team with a Cajun-inspired spread. Here’s your culinary lineup:

1. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a TikTok Favorite! 

This dish is an all-star player—spicy, creamy, and downright addictive.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• Optional: Sausage of your choice to change it up.
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• Garnish as you’d like.  We added some basil. 

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with Cajun spices and sauté in olive oil until golden.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
3. Add bell peppers to the chicken and cook until tender.
4. Stir in cream and Parmesan, then add the cooked pasta.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

2. Cajun Shrimp Boil (The Classic) 

Bring the bayou to your living room with this hands-on feast.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Optional: Add some crawfish
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 4 ears corn, halved
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 4 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Add corn and sausage, cooking until heated.
2. Toss in shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes.
3. Drain and toss everything in melted butter and Old Bay seasoning.
4. Dump it all onto parchment paper for a communal feast.

3. Cajun Crab Dip (Parade-Worthy Appetizer) 

Creamy, spicy, and rich—this dip scores big with seafood lovers.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz lump crab meat
• 1 block cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp hot sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix all ingredients, saving some cheddar for topping.
3. Spread into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Serve hot with crackers or baguette slices.

4. Cajun Gumbo (A Southern Living Legend) 

A soulful, one-pot wonder that keeps the crowd coming back for more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 lb shrimp

Instructions:

1. Make a roux by whisking oil and flour over medium heat until golden brown.
2. Stir in sausage, chicken, and vegetables; cook until softened.
3. Add broth, tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink. Serve over rice.

5. Cajun Chicken and Rice (One-Pot Touchdown) 

A fast, flavorful dish that’s perfect for the halftime rush.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken thighs, seasoned with Cajun spices
• Optional andouille sausage, sliced. This is how our Kitchen Switchen family loves it.
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced

Instructions:

1. Brown chicken in a skillet and set aside.
2. Sauté peppers and onion until soft

Fourth Quarter: Shop Like a Champion

Before the clock runs out, make sure your kitchen is game-day ready with all the essentials from Kitchen Switchen. From oversized gumbo pots and shrimp boil baskets to cast iron skillets and serving trays perfect for crab dip, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget cocktail shakers for Mardi Gras drinks and football-themed serving platters to keep the spirit alive. Shop Kitchen Switchen and score big with kitchen gear that’ll make your Super Bowl party a winner!

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