Planning a 70s themed party and looking for food ideas to really set the mood? You’ve come to the right place.
In this list, I’ll share some groovy 70s party food ideas to take your bash back in time. From retro appetizers and classic 70s snacks to far-out main dishes, these recipes will have your guests dancing the hustle all night long.
1. Fondue
What’s more 70s than a bubbling pot of cheese fondue? Break out your long fondue forks and serve up this retro classic. Offer cubes of crusty bread, veggies, and even fruit to dip into the gooey, melted cheese. Far out!
2. Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs were a staple 70s party snack. Make a batch with creamy yolk filling and a dash of paprika on top.
3. Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce
This odd yet addictive combo was popular in the 70s. Simmer frozen meatballs in a sauce of grape jelly and chili sauce. Serve in a chafing dish alongside toothpicks.
4. Cheese Balls
Big, round cheese balls rolled in nuts and spices were the height of sophistication. Shape cheese spreads into balls and coat with chopped pecans or walnuts.
5. Rumaki
These little morsels of chicken livers and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon were a fixture at 70s cocktail parties. Pop them in the oven until the bacon is crisp.
6. Swedish Meatballs
Serve these bite-sized meatballs simmered in a creamy, tangy gravy at your 70s bash. English muffins for scooping are a must.
7. Pizza Bites
Mini pizzas were all the rage back in the day. Top bagel halves or English muffins with sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Bake until melty. Groovy!
8. Cheese Straws
These flaky cheese pastry straws are dangerously addictive. Pick up a load at the store or make them from scratch.
9. Shrimp Cocktail
An elegant option, chilled shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce in a martini glass screams retro chic.
10. Meatloaf
A 70s dinner staple, serve up hearty slices of homemade meatloaf just like mom used to make. Pass the ketchup!
11. Chicken Cordon Bleu
This classic chicken dish of breaded chicken stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese was big in the 70s. Bust it out for a fab flashback feast.
12. Stuffed Mushrooms
Get your shrooms on with these retro stuffed ‘shrooms. Fill mushroom caps with a creamy cheese filling.
13. Mac and Cheese
Elbow macaroni smothered in creamy, cheesy sauce was big in the 70s. Make it an extra creamy and decadent main dish. Solid!
14. Tuna Casserole
Made with tuna, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup and crushed potato chips, tuna casserole was the epitome of 70s comfort food. Make it a throwback Thursday dish!
15. Chicken Kiev
Chicken stuffed with butter and baked until golden was a 70s favorite. Carefully roll chicken breasts around butter and breadcrumbs. Bake until perfectly crispy. Dynamite!
16. Beef Stroganoff
Tender bites of beef sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a creamy sauce over egg noodles. A far-out retro dinner dish!
17. Chicken Divan
Combining chicken, broccoli and a creamy cheese sauce, this casserole was a staple potluck dish. Recreate it in all its retro glory!
18. Jell-o Molds
No 70s party was complete without a quivering, colorful Jell-o mold. Make lime, strawberry, or raspberry and watch it jiggle!
19. Baked Alaska
This retro showstopper dessert of sponge cake topped with ice cream all covered in fluffy meringue looks straight out of the 70s. A fab flashback finale!
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