10 must-have foods at your Super Bowl party

6. Philly cheesesteak

Themed food time! Thinly sliced steak with onions, peppers and warm cheese. Now that’s a sandwich. The people of Philadelphia have an enormous amount of pride in their cheesesteaks. And as well they should. A well-made cheesesteak is hard to beat.

No matter who you’re rooting for in the Super Bowl, making Philly cheesesteaks is another way for you to make a subtle jab at your rivals attending the party. If you’re an Eagles fan, make amazing cheesesteaks and use them as an “I told you so” while proclaiming that Philadelphia food trumps Boston food.

If you’re a Patriots fan, intentionally make the sandwiches disgusting. Then you can say something like, “See? A Philly cheesesteak is a gross, heart attack-inducing excuse for a sandwich.” Or you could load them with insanely hot peppers and watch in amusement as the Eagles fans sweat bullets with faces as red as a tomato.

5. Clam chowder

This is your Boston-themed dish. Thick and creamy clam chowder can be an excellent party food if executed properly. Add bacon and potatoes for the optimal chowder-eating experience.

Once again, you can use your clam chowder as a puerile gesture to your party opponents. If you’re a New England fan trying to impress your guests, use real, fresh, quality clams. Eagles fan? Use the cheapest clam juice you can find. If possible, get a bottle that has long been expired. Simply explain to the Patriots fans that the terrible clam chowder couldn’t possibly be a result of your poor cooking, but rather that there simply is no such thing as good clam chowder.