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Gluten-Free Super Bowl

Everything You Need, From Chips to Beer

By , About.com Guide

Updated January 28, 2012

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It's simple these days to host an entirely gluten-free Super Bowl party — take some gluten-free potato chips and gluten-free tortilla chips, add some gluten-free salsa and dips, and then top it off with gluten-free beer or other fun alcoholic beverages.

If you're hosting the party, you can make it entirely gluten-free ... which means you can enjoy it without worrying about whether someone's dipped a wheat cracker in the guacamole.

Here's all the resources you need to create the perfect gluten-free Super Bowl party (and your guests may not even notice it's all gluten-free!).

1. Gluten-Free Snacks

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You can't have a Super Bowl party without chips and pretzels. Fortunately, gluten-free food manufacturers have stepped up over recent years to make many excellent gluten-free snacks, including potato chips, pretzels, tortilla chips and candy.

Here's your link to lists of what's available in each category: Gluten-Free Snacks

2. Gluten-Free Half-Time Recipes

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Chips, salsa and guacamole are great, especially if they're gluten-free. But if you're hosting a crowd, you'll probably want something more substantial — yet easy to prepare — to serve your guests at half-time.

Here's a collection of great gluten-free recipes, including chili, chicken wings, nachos, tacos and pizza: Gluten-Free Half-Time Meals

3. Gluten-Free Beer

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Few people would consider hosting a Super Bowl party without serving beer (I know I wouldn't!). The good news is, it's easier than ever to find decent gluten-free beer — it's even getting pretty trendy, with new flavors being created and microbreweries trying their hand with sorghum and rice.

You probably can find Redbridge gluten-free beer locally, but if you'd like to branch out, here's the latest list: Gluten-Free Beers

4. Gluten-Free Alcoholic Drinks

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If you decide to have a full bar at your gluten-free Super Bowl party, you'll need to stock it with gluten-free alcoholic beverages. Watch out for the mixers, especially — some of those can contain gluten ingredients, and you'll have to check each one.

Here's what you need to know about alcoholic beverages for your party: Gluten-Free Alcohol

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