food for football fans

Bearhands comes from a fairly distinguished rugby league background.

In fact, I can have a particularly ill-timed (or well-timed) case the mumps to thank for Bearhands becoming a farmer instead of a footballer. If it weren't for him being pretty crook during his trial for a major NRL team, I have no doubt he'd be married to a lovely cheerleader and delivering commentary on one of those terrible footy shows that I can't bring myself to watch. I lack the perkiness (both physically and spiritually) to be a cheerleader, so lets take a collective moment of thanks for the role that epidemic parotitis played in my future happiness.

Footy is big in our house and tonight we'll be hosting a dozen odd friends in the shed to watch the State of Origin decider. Bearhands' uncle is part of the coaching staff, so we're doublely invested in a Queensland win.

We can't be certain of the outcome tonight. It is, after all, a game of two halves. But regardless of who are the better team on the paddock, I know food will be the winner.

If you're entertaining tonight, here are eleven fabulous recipes for food for football fans from some of my favourite Aussie bloggers.

Bacon and cheese cobb loaf

This gooey deliciousness is courtesy of Create Bake Make.

Teppanyaki Rolls

These teppanyaki rolls are delicious (and a slightly healthier option)

Cheesy garlic and chicken plait loaf

Bread, cheese, chicken - this plait loaf from Cooking for Busy Mums is bound to be a hit!

Homemade sausage rolls

Sausages rolls without the mystery.

Spelt flour pretzels

They're pretzels, but not as you know them! Fresh Home Cook has created a pretzel for those gluten-sensitive footy fans.

Pizza pockets

Everyone's favourite tuckshop treat, pizza pockets all grown up.

In and out burger

There's burgers and there's burgers, and this one from Not Quite Nigella is a BURGER!

Pies and cheerios dipped in homemade tomato sauce

Some puritan footy fans insist on sauce that comes in a squeeze bottle, but I love this homemade version.

BBQ pulled pork buns

This slow cooked BBQ pork recipe from The Wild Hideaway would distract even the most ardent footy fan from the game!

Cheesy sardine fingers

Don't knock em till you've tried em - these cheesy sardine fingers are the business.

Cheese and bacon scrolls

Bacon and cheese and scones - what's not to love?

Mini Lamb Koftas

And rounding out our footy recipes, these little lamb koftas from Keeping up with the Holsbys would earn the Sam Kekovich seal of approval.

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