AUSTIN, Texas – For some people, watching the Super Bowl is more about the food itself than the final score or even the halftime performance.
Before the National Anthem even begins, people are chowing down on their favorite foods, ranging from pizza, chips and dip, chicken wings, chili, or even the vegetable platter for the one person in the crowd that wants to be healthy.
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For the Lone Star State in particular, sausage cheese balls comes out on top as the most popular food. Here are the 15 most popular foods eaten while watching The Big Game nationwide, according to Mashed.com.
15. Vegetable Platter
14. Nachos
13. Queso
12. Guacamole
11. Chili
10. Sliders
9. Pulled Pork Sandwiches
8. Buffalo Chicken Dip
7. Seven Layer Dip
6. Hot dogs
5. Cocktail Meatballs
4. Pigs in a blanket
3. Pizza
2. Loaded Potato Skins
1. Chicken Wings
No matter what is your favorite on the party platter, one thing is for sure: Americans will be eating a lot of food on Sunday. Here is the estimated breakdown: