Setup for the Super Bowl

As NFL fans pour into New Orleans for the biggest pro football game of the year, it’s easy to get caught up in Super Bowl fever. While many Baton Rougeans aren’t heading to the Big Easy for the game, Baton Rouge restaurants have plenty of ways to spice up the home viewing party with tasty to-go food. Whether you’re hosting at home or crashing in a friend’s living room, we promise these items will be welcomed.

Calvin’s chicken salad: Made fresh daily, the smooth and creamy chicken salad from Calvin’s Bocage Market makes a great dip or sandwich filler—your mouth may be too full to cheer. calvinsbocage.com

Tony’s boudin balls: Spicy, crispy and delicious—some even stuffed with crawfish—Tony’s Seafood’s boudin balls are a staple of many tailgating parties year-round—why should you go without on Super Bowl Sunday? tonyseafood.com

Cane’s chicken fingers: Football and Raising Cane’s have long gone hand in hand. Just because you’re not cheering a local team doesn’t mean you can’t chow down—and their party platters come in sizes impressive enough to feed any group. raisingcanes.com

What’s your must-have football food? Click here to let us know in the comments.