As the top ranked teams in the NCAA dual with their fellow tournament participants for a spot in the Final Four or the Championship Game, you should be planning your March Madness Game Watching Party! From fun finger food to delectable game-watching grub, invite your friends over to enjoy some tasty home cooking while watching the final games of March Madness.

Hillary

Your RSVP Editor

2010 March Madness NCAA Men's Basketball Division I Schedule

Selection Sunday: March 14, 2010

First Round Games: March 18-19, 2010

Second Round Games: March 20-21, 2010

Third Round Games: March 25-26, 2010

Fourth Round Games: March 27-28, 2010

Final Four: Saturday, April 3, 2010, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Championship Game: Monday, April 5, 2010, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Appetizers

Nothing beats sitting in front of the television with some great finger food. Give your guests what they want with chips and dip or three cheese chili bites!

Baked Tortilla Chips with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Three Cheese Chili Bites

Spicy Chicken Fingers

Top Notch Nachos

Soft Pretzels

Main Courses

Serve burgers, pizza or delicious short ribs to create an authentic game-watching atmosphere!

Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Short Ribs

Zesty Burgers

Detroit Deep Dish Pizza

Baked Beans with Hot Dogs

Buffalo Style Chicken Pizza

Side Dishes Baked Potato Skins

Texas Cranberry Jalapeno Relish

Au Gratin Peas

Baked French Fries

Beer Battered Veggies

Desserts Fruit salad or a chocolate pizza will do just the trick for a game ending snack.

Mango Madness Salad

Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Pizza

Orange Floats

Lemon Pie

Whoopie Pies

Beverages

Stir up the party with some refreshing cocktails and homemade beverages!

Frozen Margaritas

Adult Life Saving Drench Punch

Best Ever Lemonade

Tomato Punch

Long Island Iced Tea

Presentation Pointers:

1. Prior to your game watching party, start a March Madness pool with your friends and guests. Have everyone bring a copy of their bracket picks to the party so everyone can cheer for the team they picked!

2. Keep the food close to the television. After all, your guests are there to watch the game so don't force them to have to walk away from the TV to munch on your tasty eats.

3. A simple sugar cookie painted with orange frosting and black icing will make adorable little basketballs to serve with dessert.

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