2024 Super Bowl: Delicious food traditions honoring San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs hosted by Vegas (2024)
Super BowlLVIII is just days away with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefsready to face off in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, and pairing game snacks with the participating teams and host cities is a time-honored tradition. This year we have Kansas City's BBQ acumen squaring off with San Francisco's reputation as being great at all things edible, all sprinkled with a little Vegas glitz.
You have to set the scene, and the color scheme is super easy -- red, white and gold works for both teams.
Kansas City is famous for its barbecue joints, such as Arthur Bryant's, Gates, and Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Throw what you want on the grill, as long as the weather permits, but why not try Joe's beloved Z-Man Sandwich, which is a favorite of actor Paul Rudd, who lived many years in Kansas. It consists of smoked brisket, provolone cheese, K.C.-style barbecue sauce (sweet and spicy with a molasses base) and onion rings all piled on a Kaiser roll. You can make miniature ones -- easier to grab while focusing on the game -- by using slider or dinner rolls. (Here's an exhaustive video on the history of the sandwich and instructions if you want to make everything from scratch, including the bread.)
There is one other food tradition that is popular in the Midwest – we're talking about the questionable pairing of cinnamon rolls and chili, and we're not going there. But feel free to make a big slow cooker of chili (here's a healthier, turkey-based one), always a Super Bowl favorite.
Choosing a 49ers-inspired dish is trickier because San Francisco is a culinary mecca. Cioppino, a tomato-based seafood stew, is probably its most iconic dish, but we don't want you slaving all day in the kitchen, so we'll go for something a little more simple and party-friendly: garlic fries! It's more associated with the San Francisco Giants than the 49ers, but Niners fans also enjoy them at their stadium.
Easiest way to make them is to heat around a quarter cup of olive oil on the stove over medium heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook until the garlic turns golden. Any darker and you'll have really unpleasant burned garlic. Bake or air fry a bag of frozen french fries, and after they're done, brush the garlic-oil mixture over the fries and give them a liberal sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley, salt and grated parmesan cheese. Garlic powder? Will. Not. Do.
How are we fitting in the Vegas vibe? The city is known for its high-roller celebrity-chef restaurants, but its casino buffets are iconic. So you're in luck -- Super Bowl spreads are most often served buffet style, so scatter some playing cards and poker chips among your red, white and gold decorations and you're golden.
We hope these ideas have gotten you out of the wings-and-pizza rut (not that there's anything wrong with that), and inspired you to elevate your spread for the clash between the Chiefs and 49ers, airing on CBS and Nickelodeon, and streaming onParamount+.
The Chiefs are right on the 49ers' heels with the second-best 2024 Super Bowl odds at (+650). Following the top two are the Baltimore Ravens (+900), Buffalo Bills (+1000), and Detroit Lions (+1200). A full list of the 2024 Super Bowl odds can be found below courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Sourdough and San Francisco have a deep-rooted connection, with the bread first becoming popular during the Gold Rush. In fact, the official name of the San Francisco 49ers mascot is “Sourdough Sam,” making this the perfect Super Bowl starter dish.
Chips and dips: You have plenty of options in this category. Queso, guacamole, salsa, buffalo chicken dip, hummus - pick your favorites. Buffalo wings: Even though the Bills lost in the Divisional Round, buffalo wings are a must-have at any Super Bowl party. Bone-in or boneless, blue cheese or ranch - it's up to you.
The design goes all-in on Las Vegas, which will host the game for the first time in its history on Feb. 11, 2024. The purple and red logo highlights the city's bright lights – and the colors of the top two teams from the 2023 regular season.
For example, if the odds for a particular team to win a championship are +500, this means that a bettor would receive a payout of $500 for every $100 they wagered if that team goes on to win the championship.
Kansas City Barbecue is one of the most beloved traditions of the region. So, if you're going to cheer on the Chiefs, you better have some tomato-based BBQ. It makes the perfect addition to burgers, wings, and ribs.
"But what are people ordering for their Super Bowl watch parties?" is a question you may ask yourself because you're looking to create a game day menu. The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.
The rings are typically made of yellow or rose gold; the 2010 Packers broke tradition, opting for theirs to be set in platinum. They're not free: The cost per Super Bowl ring can run anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000.
As a member of the American Football League (AFL)—which merged with the NFL in 1970—the franchise claimed three league championships (1962, 1966, and 1969). It later won Super Bowls IV (1970), LIV (2020), LVII (2023), and LVIII (2024).
Full list of Super Bowl performers for 2024. Usher - The singer headlined the halftime show, joined by Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am, Ludacris, Lil Jon and more. Alicia Keys - The singer appeared as a special guest performing with Usher during the halftime show.
Kansas City Chiefs' tight end #87 Travis Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes hug after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024. The Kansas City Chiefs win the 2024 Super Bowl, 25-22!
The Kansas City Chiefs right now have the best odds in the entire NFL to win the Super Bowl at +500. The Chiefs had an 11-6 record a season ago, and they won the Super Bowl. Their offense put up 21.8 points per game (15th in the league), while their defense allowed 17.3 (second).
The Kansas City Chiefs (+550) are the favorite to win Super Bowl LIX based on betting markets, followed by: San Francisco 49ers (+600) Baltimore Ravens (+1000) Detroit Lions (+1200)
In terms of winning the Super Bowl, the Lions (+1200) rank better according to sportsbooks (fourth-best in NFL) than they do in our computer rankings (fifth-best). The Lions have a 7.7% chance of winning the Super Bowl, based on their most recent odds (+1200).
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