The most-wonderful time of year is here for basketball fans … March Madness! If your team is sitting pretty in the tournament, then it’s time to invite your friends over for a viewing party to root on your team during their next big game. Putting together a March Madness party is easy when you use our basketball party supplies and the delicious basketball-themed recipes below!
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1. “Free Throws” Cheese Puff Snacks via Party Like Paula
Cheese puffs are a party staple that everyone loves, but with a little clever signage, puffs go from a simple snack to a basketball-themed food in no time! Serve individual portions in clear cups to avoid orange fingers and messes. Call them “free throws” on a food card!
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2. Fast Break Dip via Kroger MyMagazine Booklet
A little creativity can turn simple veggies and dip into a basketball-themed snack! A round platter and some clever placement of cucumber slices and carrots make an easy and delicious addition to your party’s spread.
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3. Basketball Sliders via Hungry Happenings
Inside these sliders is turkey, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, and chipotle mayo — yum! But the buns are what make these sandwiches perfect for your March Madness party. They are thawed frozen dinner rolls sprayed orange with food color spray, and the black lines are painted on with black food coloring. So clever!
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4. Basketball Brownie Pops via Crafty Chelsea
These brownie pops are a crowd favorite and so simple to make! The pops are dipped in orange-dyed white chocolate and decorated with chocolate decorating icing. Get a cake pop stand to make them shine on the table!
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5. Basketball Cake via Cooking Channel
Ready for the ultimate basketball party cake?! To make this, bake your favorite cake in a round pan, ice it orange, and use orange and brown Reese’s Pieces to form the basketball design. Get the kids involved in the placement of the candies for family fun!
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6. “Hoopie Pies” via Cookin’ Cowgirl
Everyone will love these wHOOPIE pies! They’re made using a pumpkin pie whoopie pie recipe and decorated with black gel icing. We also recommend trying out a carrot cake whoopie pie recipe for a similar look with a springtime flavor your guests will love!
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7. “Dribble It!” Gatorade via Babble
Having a sports drink like Gatorade at your March Madness party is a must, especially if there will be kids at the party. Write “dribble it” on a small chalkboard to place near the Gatorade for a fun decorative touch!
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And for the adults, mix up some Slam Dunk Punch, which is a delicious mix of tequila, orange liqueur, orange sherbet, ginger ale, and orange juice concentrate. Stir it up in a large punch bowl and let guests doll out their own drinks into our basketball party cups!
From the Sweet Sixteen to the the National Championship, March Madness is a perfect excuse to throw a party! Score big with these basketball party food ideas and our basketball party decorations!