101+ Super Bowl Appetizers (Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Food Ideas) - 1

By Becky Hardin

Published Feb 8, 2024

super bowl recipes guide - 2 101 easy super bowl appetizers - 3

Super Bowl Appetizers are the real winner on the big game day. No party would be complete without the best Super Bowl Appetizers and the Best Super Bowl Snacks. From dips to wings to sliders and more, all the best Super Bowl food ideas are right here!

40 super easy appetizers for the Super Bowl. - 4
  • Pin this recipe for later!

Best Super Bowl Appetizers

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, the biggest day of the year for everyone’s favorite thing: snacks! I mean…football…

Okay, I’ll be honest. While everyone else heads to the Super Bowl parties to watch the game, I’m really just there for the Super Bowl appetizers. And I know most of you are too! You know what though? That’s okay! It wouldn’t be a good party without some tasty Super Bowl snacks.

I’m talking dips galore , chicken wings , meatballs , chips (and more cheese dip ), sandwiches, sliders , cheese…only the best! Whether you’re throwing a party, headed to a friend’s, or just chilling at home to watch the game, you need some delicious Super Bowl food ideas to cook up.

I know a thing or two about tasty and easy appetizers (it’s one of my favorite types of recipes to make), so I’ve got you covered with tons of awesome recipes for game day appetizers and snacks.

Keep reading for more than 100 of the best Super Bowl Appetizers to make for the big day!

beef sheet pan nachos on sheet pan - 5

Beef Sheet Pan Nachos

The BEST FRIED BUFFALO WINGS that just so happen to be GLUTEN FREE! Spicy deep fried buffalo chicken wings perfect for tailgating, the Super Bowl, and every day in between! - 6

Fried Buffalo Wings

Super Bowl Food Ideas

Here’s a quick overview of the different types of recipes you’ll find below:

  1. Super Bowl Dips
  2. Game Day Wing Recipes
  3. Best Meatball Appetizers
  4. Super Bowl Sliders and Sandwiches
  5. Bacon Appetizers for Game Day
  6. Best Super Bowl Snacks
  7. Healthier Super Bowl Snacks
  8. Super Bowl Finger Foods
  9. Easy Super Bowl Food Ideas

I am SO looking forward to all that food on game day ! It helps to have a bit of a strategy when you go in. Start with some cheese and crackers, then veggies and dip (to get the healthy part out of the way). Then move on to all of the hot cheesy dips, and graze on some of the finger foods. Make sure you’ve got a cocktail in there somewhere to balance out the food.

After a few hours, I like to go ahead and eat something a little more substantial, like a sandwich or tacos. This is a good time to grab a few wings too! And when you think you just can’t eat anymore, take a break and just grab a handful of chips or Chex Mix.

When the game is over and people start leaving, sneak in for a final round of your favorite Super Bowl appetizers for one last taste. The goal is to end the day feeling super stuffed, and I always win at this challenge.

overhead view of everything bagel pigs in a blanket - 7

Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

101+Best Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks

super bowl dips - 8

Pictured: Cheeseburger Dip

Best Super Bowl Dips

No game day is complete without a dip or two (or three, or four) to serve. Whether you’re looking for queso, a delicious hot dip, or some simple salsa, these are my favorite Super Bowl dips.

mexican cheese dip with chips and salsa. - 9 mexican cheese dip with chips and salsa. - 10

White Queso Recipe

bowl of crockpot queso garnished with tomatoes and cilantro with tortilla chips - 11 bowl of crockpot queso garnished with tomatoes and cilantro with tortilla chips - 12

Crockpot Queso

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP is the ultimate super easy appetizer to make for game day! This amazing sour cream and bacon dip is made in minutes and loved by all. It's filled with so much flavor, and so many delicious ingredients, like bacon, sour cream, onions, and chives. - 13 CARAMELIZED ONION DIP is the ultimate super easy appetizer to make for game day! This amazing sour cream and bacon dip is made in minutes and loved by all. It's filled with so much flavor, and so many delicious ingredients, like bacon, sour cream, onions, and chives. - 14

Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is one of the cheesiest and most delicious dips I've ever made. This easy Tex Mex dip recipe is filled with chicken, cream cheese, corn, beans, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce. It's sure to be an instant favorite on game day, or at any get-together! - 15 Chicken Enchilada Dip is one of the cheesiest and most delicious dips I've ever made. This easy Tex Mex dip recipe is filled with chicken, cream cheese, corn, beans, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce. It's sure to be an instant favorite on game day, or at any get-together! - 16

Chicken Enchilada Dip

dipping chip in poblano queso - 17 dipping chip in poblano queso - 18

Poblano Queso

spinach dip in casserole dish with chip - 19 spinach dip in casserole dish with chip - 20

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Cowboy Dip Queso (Loaded Velveeta Queso Dip) is the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer. This EASY Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with Velveeta, beer, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! - 21 Cowboy Dip Queso (Loaded Velveeta Queso Dip) is the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer. This EASY Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with Velveeta, beer, pepper jack, black beans, Rotel, and sausage! - 22

Velveeta Queso Recipe (Rotel Dip)

bowl of instant pot queso with chips and jalapenos - 23 bowl of instant pot queso with chips and jalapenos - 24

Instant Pot Queso

Beer Cheese Dip has been around for ages but this 4 INGREDIENT BEER CAN QUESO is our absolute favorite EASY beer queso dip! This Queso Dip with Cream Cheese is made with just beer, shredded cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes, making it a recipe you will make again and again. Game Day has never been more delicious (or easier) than with this Beer Cheese Dip Recipe. - 25 Beer Cheese Dip has been around for ages but this 4 INGREDIENT BEER CAN QUESO is our absolute favorite EASY beer queso dip! This Queso Dip with Cream Cheese is made with just beer, shredded cheese, and spicy diced tomatoes, making it a recipe you will make again and again. Game Day has never been more delicious (or easier) than with this Beer Cheese Dip Recipe. - 26

Beer Cheese Dip (Only 4 Ingredients)

overhead view of mexican street corn dip in an oval baking dish. - 27 overhead view of mexican street corn dip in an oval baking dish. - 28

Mexican Street Corn Dip

three-quarters view of a hand dipping a tortilla chip into cheeseburger dip in a round baking dish. - 29 three-quarters view of a hand dipping a tortilla chip into cheeseburger dip in a round baking dish. - 30

Cheeseburger Dip

The BEST GUACAMOLE RECIPE EVER! I'm a big fan of Mexican food and dips. So of course I'm obsessed with guacamole too. I cut this Simple Guacamole Recipe down to the basics and it is so fresh. Everything blends together to create the perfect, creamy flavor. This Homemade Guacamole Recipe is my favorite dip for Mexican dinners. I could eat it alll day! - 31 The BEST GUACAMOLE RECIPE EVER! I'm a big fan of Mexican food and dips. So of course I'm obsessed with guacamole too. I cut this Simple Guacamole Recipe down to the basics and it is so fresh. Everything blends together to create the perfect, creamy flavor. This Homemade Guacamole Recipe is my favorite dip for Mexican dinners. I could eat it alll day! - 32

Guacamole Recipe

overhead bbq chicken dip with white cheese and chips - 33 overhead bbq chicken dip with white cheese and chips - 34

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Dip

up close chip dip in a bowl garnished with chives - 35 up close chip dip in a bowl garnished with chives - 36

Sour Cream and Onion Dip

overhead view of a hand dipping a tortilla chip into hot corn and bacon cheese dip in a white round dish. - 37 overhead view of a hand dipping a tortilla chip into hot corn and bacon cheese dip in a white round dish. - 38

Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip

featured blender salsa (easy homemade salsa) - 39 featured blender salsa (easy homemade salsa) - 40

Easy Homemade Salsa (Blender Salsa)

chip lifting up queso fundido - 41 chip lifting up queso fundido - 42

Queso Fundido

buffalo chicken dip in casserole dish - 43 buffalo chicken dip in casserole dish - 44

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect veggie dip for parties, holidays, and game day. This yogurt and cream cheese dip recipe is smoky, cheesy, and full of flavor. You need this cold dip recipe for crackers, veggies, and more. It's easy to make and super tasty! - 45 Blue Cheese Dip is the perfect veggie dip for parties, holidays, and game day. This yogurt and cream cheese dip recipe is smoky, cheesy, and full of flavor. You need this cold dip recipe for crackers, veggies, and more. It's easy to make and super tasty! - 46

Smoky Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

dipping toasted bread in crockpot pizza dip - 47 dipping toasted bread in crockpot pizza dip - 48

Crockpot Pizza Dip

dipping toasted bread in philly cheesesteak dip - 49 dipping toasted bread in philly cheesesteak dip - 50

Philly Cheesesteak Dip

dipping chip into crockpot sausage cream cheese dip - 51 dipping chip into crockpot sausage cream cheese dip - 52

Crockpot Sausage Dip

close up of partially eaten 7 layer dip in a rectangular baking pan. - 53 close up of partially eaten 7 layer dip in a rectangular baking pan. - 54

7 Layer Dip

Want even more Super Bowl dip recipes? Check out our Hot Dip Recipes and Cold Party Dips for more!

photo of chicken wings with text overlay. text reads: Best Wings for Game Day - 55

Pictured: Baked Chicken Wings

Best Super Bowl Wing Recipes

Chicken Wings seem like the official food of the Super Bowl. Buffalo wings, hot wings, and all the most delicious wing sauces and dips…prepare to get those fingers messy! Here are my fave wing recipes for game day.

platter of baked chicken wings - 56 platter of baked chicken wings - 57

Baked Chicken Wings

Buffalo wings on a plate with celery and blue cheese dip. - 58 Buffalo wings on a plate with celery and blue cheese dip. - 59

Buffalo Wings

garlic parmesan wings on a white plate - 60 garlic parmesan wings on a white plate - 61

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe

overhead image of buffalo chicken wings, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and dressing in a white bowl on a white plate - 62 overhead image of buffalo chicken wings, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and dressing in a white bowl on a white plate - 63

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

honey bbq chicken wings featured image - 64 honey bbq chicken wings featured image - 65

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

fried buffalo wings in sauce - 66 fried buffalo wings in sauce - 67

Fried Buffalo Wings Recipe

cranberry chicken wings baked on sheet pan - 68 cranberry chicken wings baked on sheet pan - 69

Cranberry Chicken Wings

pepper jelly chicken wings on a platter - 70 pepper jelly chicken wings on a platter - 71

Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings

featured trashed wings. - 72 featured trashed wings. - 73

Trashed Wings

chicken wing dipped in peanut sauce - 74 chicken wing dipped in peanut sauce - 75

Thai Chicken Wings with Spicy Peanut Sauce

honey glazed chicken wings topped with sesame seeds and cilantro in a bowl - 76 honey glazed chicken wings topped with sesame seeds and cilantro in a bowl - 77

Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe

These SESAME BAKED WINGS are my go-to sticky wings recipe for game day. A little bit spicy and a little bit sweet, they're loved by all. You'll never miss deep frying your wings after you taste how amazing baked wings are! - 78 These SESAME BAKED WINGS are my go-to sticky wings recipe for game day. A little bit spicy and a little bit sweet, they're loved by all. You'll never miss deep frying your wings after you taste how amazing baked wings are! - 79

Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

photo of meatballs with text overlay. text reads: best meatballs for game day - 80

Pictured: Swedish Meatballs

Best Meatballs for Super Bowl

Meatballs are the perfect Super Bowl appetizers because…well, they’re just plain good! It’s so easy to pop them into your mouth, and there are so many tasty flavors to choose from. Here are some of our best meatball recipes.

A bowl of pasta with meatballs and parsley. - 81 A bowl of pasta with meatballs and parsley. - 82

Swedish Meatballs Recipe

sheet pan party meatballs with different sauces - 83 sheet pan party meatballs with different sauces - 84

Sheet Pan Party Meatballs

up close bowl of crockpot honey garlic meatballs - 85 up close bowl of crockpot honey garlic meatballs - 86

Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are one of our very favorite party appetizers. These Blue Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are relatively healthy, SO flavorful, and sure to please. If you're not sure what to serve for your next tailgating party, this Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe is just the thing. Serve with Homemade Ranch! - 87 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are one of our very favorite party appetizers. These Blue Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are relatively healthy, SO flavorful, and sure to please. If you're not sure what to serve for your next tailgating party, this Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe is just the thing. Serve with Homemade Ranch! - 88

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

a halved baked turkey meatball on top of a pile of meatballs. - 89 a halved baked turkey meatball on top of a pile of meatballs. - 90

Baked Turkey Meatballs

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU MEATBALLS are the most amazing holiday appetizer ever! Chicken meatballs stuffed with swiss and ham, and cooked in a white wine dijon sauce. I could eat these Cordon Bleu Chicken Meatballs for every meal! - 91 CHICKEN CORDON BLEU MEATBALLS are the most amazing holiday appetizer ever! Chicken meatballs stuffed with swiss and ham, and cooked in a white wine dijon sauce. I could eat these Cordon Bleu Chicken Meatballs for every meal! - 92

Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs (with Dijon Sauce)

teriyaki meatballs in crockpot - 93 teriyaki meatballs in crockpot - 94

Crockpot Teriyaki Meatballs

grape jelly meatballs in a spoon - 95 grape jelly meatballs in a spoon - 96

Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe

crockpot cranberry meatballs - 97 crockpot cranberry meatballs - 98

Cranberry Meatballs (Crockpot Recipe)

These PERUVIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH GREEN SAUCE are the perfect holiday or Super Bowl appetizer! The Peruvian green sauce, made with a parsley base, is just the right amount of spicy. The drop meatballs are just the right amount of easy. - 99 These PERUVIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH GREEN SAUCE are the perfect holiday or Super Bowl appetizer! The Peruvian green sauce, made with a parsley base, is just the right amount of spicy. The drop meatballs are just the right amount of easy. - 100

Peruvian Chicken Meatballs with Green Sauce (Drop Meatballs)

SWEET & SPICY CRANBERRY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS are the perfect holiday appetizer! Cooked in a cranberry pepper jelly sauce; SO delicious! The best Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Eve appetizer! - 101 SWEET & SPICY CRANBERRY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS are the perfect holiday appetizer! Cooked in a cranberry pepper jelly sauce; SO delicious! The best Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Eve appetizer! - 102

Cocktail Meatballs (Cranberry Meatballs)

swedish meatballs in a crockpot - 103 swedish meatballs in a crockpot - 104

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs

photo of cheeseburger sliders with text overlay. text reads: Best Sliders for Game Day - 105

Pictured: Cheeseburger Sliders

Super Bowl Sliders and Sandwiches

Sliders and sandwiches are a great Super Bowl food idea. They’re pretty easy to put together, they’re filling, and they’re easy to eat while watching the game.

hand lifting up cheeseburger slider - 106 hand lifting up cheeseburger slider - 107

Cheeseburger Sliders (Baked Sliders Recipe)

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Fried Pickles | The Cookie Rookie - 108 Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Fried Pickles | The Cookie Rookie - 109

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken

baked meatball sliders with cheese - 110 baked meatball sliders with cheese - 111

Baked Meatball Sliders

smoked pulled pork sandwich with pickles - 112 smoked pulled pork sandwich with pickles - 113

Smoked Pulled Pork

oven baked chicken parmesan sliders on a pan - 114 oven baked chicken parmesan sliders on a pan - 115

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches are a must make recipe for any busy family. These SLOW COOKER BBQ PORK SANDWICHES are the ultimate fun finger food for any party! Use the meat for sliders, stuff them into quesadillas, or eat it over rice. The possibilities are endless! - 116 Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches are a must make recipe for any busy family. These SLOW COOKER BBQ PORK SANDWICHES are the ultimate fun finger food for any party! Use the meat for sliders, stuff them into quesadillas, or eat it over rice. The possibilities are endless! - 117

Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork)

A plate of ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls. - 118 A plate of ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls. - 119

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Homemade Sloppy Joes are the perfect thing to make for easy dinners this summer. Make the best sloppy joe sauce, add beef, and voila! Learn how to make sloppy joes from scratch and enjoy these messy sandwiches any night of the week. Yum! - 120 Homemade Sloppy Joes are the perfect thing to make for easy dinners this summer. Make the best sloppy joe sauce, add beef, and voila! Learn how to make sloppy joes from scratch and enjoy these messy sandwiches any night of the week. Yum! - 121

Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe {From Scratch}

These Cheesy Garlic Butter Sandwich Skewers are a twist on an old classic. Cheesy Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef sandwiches drizzled with garlic butter and cooked to perfection in foil packets; such a fun and delicious lunch or dinner! - 122 These Cheesy Garlic Butter Sandwich Skewers are a twist on an old classic. Cheesy Ham, Turkey, and Roast Beef sandwiches drizzled with garlic butter and cooked to perfection in foil packets; such a fun and delicious lunch or dinner! - 123

Cheesy Garlic Butter Sandwich Skewers

baked turkey and cheese sliders - 124 baked turkey and cheese sliders - 125

Turkey Sliders

copycat mcdonalds mcrib sandwich on a plate - 126 copycat mcdonalds mcrib sandwich on a plate - 127

Copycat McRib Sandwich

overhead view of meatball subs on a lined baking sheet, one cut in half. - 128 overhead view of meatball subs on a lined baking sheet, one cut in half. - 129

Meatball Subs

photo of bacon tater tots with text overlay. text reads: Game Day Bacon Appetizers - 130

Pictured: Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

Bacon Appetizers for Game Day

Ah, bacon. Truly the best Super Bowl appetizers are the ones wrapped in bacon. Shrimp, tater tots, crackers, fries…add bacon to anything and it’s good to go!

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are a must make appetizer for any celebration. You should make a triple batch of these SWEET & SPICY BACON WRAPPED TATER TOTS because they're always gone in seconds! Spices and and a little sweetness make this easy bacon wrapped appetizer a favorite for the holidays and tailgating. Tater Tots have never been better. SO ADDICTING! - 131 Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are a must make appetizer for any celebration. You should make a triple batch of these SWEET & SPICY BACON WRAPPED TATER TOTS because they're always gone in seconds! Spices and and a little sweetness make this easy bacon wrapped appetizer a favorite for the holidays and tailgating. Tater Tots have never been better. SO ADDICTING! - 132

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots Recipe (Sweet and Spicy!)

This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball puts a delicious kick on the classic cheese ball recipe we all know and love. Cream cheese, ranch, bacon, and more are combined in this tasty bacon cheese ball recipe for lots of flavor. It's perfect as a Christmas party appetizer, New Year's Eve appetizer, or for game day! - 133 This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball puts a delicious kick on the classic cheese ball recipe we all know and love. Cream cheese, ranch, bacon, and more are combined in this tasty bacon cheese ball recipe for lots of flavor. It's perfect as a Christmas party appetizer, New Year's Eve appetizer, or for game day! - 134

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

bacon wrapped shrimp dipped in ranch - 135 bacon wrapped shrimp dipped in ranch - 136

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

bacon wrapped pineapple on plate - 137 bacon wrapped pineapple on plate - 138

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple with Brown Sugar

Bacon Wrapped Scallops are a delectable appetizer for any party or special occasion. They have a savory, buttery flavor, with a bit of spice thanks to the hot pepper jelly on top. This baked bacon wrapped scallops recipe is so easy, and so delicious! - 139 Bacon Wrapped Scallops are a delectable appetizer for any party or special occasion. They have a savory, buttery flavor, with a bit of spice thanks to the hot pepper jelly on top. This baked bacon wrapped scallops recipe is so easy, and so delicious! - 140

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

This Bacon Wrapped Dates recipe is one tasty appetizer! Everyone loves a good bacon wrapped recipe, and these bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese and pecans are out of this world. They're perfect for game day and New Year's Eve! - 141 This Bacon Wrapped Dates recipe is one tasty appetizer! Everyone loves a good bacon wrapped recipe, and these bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese and pecans are out of this world. They're perfect for game day and New Year's Eve! - 142

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Bacon Wrapped Crackers are a simple idea that can't be beat. Any bacon wrapped appetizers will be a hit on game day or holidays, so these are a true winner. These tasty bacon crackers won't disappoint! - 143 Bacon Wrapped Crackers are a simple idea that can't be beat. Any bacon wrapped appetizers will be a hit on game day or holidays, so these are a true winner. These tasty bacon crackers won't disappoint! - 144

Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Baked Chicken Tenders are SO CRISPY, so flavorful, and so delicious. These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips are a new favorite for game day! They're coated in ranch, cheese, and bacon, and oven baked to perfection. - 145 Baked Chicken Tenders are SO CRISPY, so flavorful, and so delicious. These Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Strips are a new favorite for game day! They're coated in ranch, cheese, and bacon, and oven baked to perfection. - 146

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

photo of Chex Mix recipe with text overlay. text reads: Best Snacks for Game Day - 147

Pictured: Homemade Chex Mix

Simple Super Bowl Snacks

In addition to all of the hot food and appetizers on the table, it’s nice to have a few simple snacks going around too. Set out bowls of chips, crackers, and Chex Mix so everyone has something to snack on between the other stuff.

Chex Mix Recipe is a recipe my Mom has been making since I was a little kid. It's our family's favorite BEST Chex Party Mix! It doesn't get better than this mix of cereal, nuts, pretzels, and all that spice! A little bit sweet and little bit spicy. This BEST EVER Chex Party Mix Recipe is perfect for Christmas, tailgating, Summer BBQs, and every day in between. SO ADDICTING! - 148 Chex Mix Recipe is a recipe my Mom has been making since I was a little kid. It's our family's favorite BEST Chex Party Mix! It doesn't get better than this mix of cereal, nuts, pretzels, and all that spice! A little bit sweet and little bit spicy. This BEST EVER Chex Party Mix Recipe is perfect for Christmas, tailgating, Summer BBQs, and every day in between. SO ADDICTING! - 149

Chex Mix Recipe

close up of homemade tortilla chips. - 150 close up of homemade tortilla chips. - 151

Homemade Tortilla Chips

BBQ Chex Mix in bowl on table - 152 BBQ Chex Mix in bowl on table - 153

BBQ Chex Mix

homemade wonton chips on a plate - 154 homemade wonton chips on a plate - 155

Homemade Wonton Chips

candied corn puff snack mix in bowl - 156 candied corn puff snack mix in bowl - 157

Candied Corn Puffs Snack Mix Recipe

Bright green edamame in a bowl seasoned with a spoon - 158 Bright green edamame in a bowl seasoned with a spoon - 159

Edamame Recipe with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Hot Buttered Cheerios are so tasty and so snackable! This sweet and salty snack mix recipe is sure to please guests at any party.  - 160 Hot Buttered Cheerios are so tasty and so snackable! This sweet and salty snack mix recipe is sure to please guests at any party.  - 161

Sweet and Salty Hot Buttered Cheerios Snack Mix

Puppy Chow is a chocolate-y treat that's sure to please! This easy puppy chow recipe includes an original version AND a mint chocolate puppy chow version. Find out how to make puppy chow for a simple yet delicious holiday treat! - 162 Puppy Chow is a chocolate-y treat that's sure to please! This easy puppy chow recipe includes an original version AND a mint chocolate puppy chow version. Find out how to make puppy chow for a simple yet delicious holiday treat! - 163

Puppy Chow Recipe (2 Flavors)

homemade gardettos in a basket on a pink table - 164 homemade gardettos in a basket on a pink table - 165

Homemade Gardetto’s Snack Mix Recipe (Copycat Recipe)

top view of homemade chips - 166 top view of homemade chips - 167

Homemade Cool Ranch Doritos

a hand grabbing a garlic parmesan pasta chip from a platter with marinara sauce. - 168 a hand grabbing a garlic parmesan pasta chip from a platter with marinara sauce. - 169

Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips

chex mix in a crock pot - 170 chex mix in a crock pot - 171

Crockpot Chex Mix

photo of avocado fries with text overlay. text reads: Healthier Snacks for Game Day - 172

Pictured: Avocado Fries

Healthy(er) Super Bowl Snacks

The Super Bowl is definitely not the day to be healthy, but for those of you who are trying to eat a little better during those game day parties (I admire you), here are a few healthier options to snack on.

hummus board - 173 hummus board - 174

The Ultimate Hummus and Vegetable Board

chip in queso dip - 175 chip in queso dip - 176

Healthy Queso

avocado fries with chipotle ranch - 177 avocado fries with chipotle ranch - 178

Avocado Fries (Baked Fried Avocado Fries Recipe)

DAIRY FREE QUESO on a wire rack - 179 DAIRY FREE QUESO on a wire rack - 180

Vegan Queso (Dairy Free Queso Recipe)

HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD SLIDERS are perfect for an easy lunch or for parties. This healthy chicken salad sandwich recipe is made with greek yogurt to save calories! - 181 HEALTHY CHICKEN SALAD SLIDERS are perfect for an easy lunch or for parties. This healthy chicken salad sandwich recipe is made with greek yogurt to save calories! - 182

Healthy Chicken Salad Sliders

lifting up chicken lettuce wrap from platter - 183 lifting up chicken lettuce wrap from platter - 184

Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Skinny Mexican Street Corn, made with greek yogurt! This is SO DELICIOUS! | The Cookie Rookie - 185 Skinny Mexican Street Corn, made with greek yogurt! This is SO DELICIOUS! | The Cookie Rookie - 186

Healthy Mexican Street Corn (Off the Cob)

overhead fruit salsa in blue bowl - 187 overhead fruit salsa in blue bowl - 188

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

photo of taquitos with text overlay. text reads: Finger Foods for Game Day - 189

Pictured: Taquitos

Super Bowl Finger Foods

The Super Bowl finger foods are where you get a chance to shine. Dips, chips, wings…those are all standard (though absolutely delicious and totally necessary), but this is where you get to try different things and add some pizazz into the mix. These are some of my favorite Super Bowl appetizers.

air fryer chicken tenders on baking sheet - 190 air fryer chicken tenders on baking sheet - 191

Air Fryer Panko Chicken Tenders

chicken taquitos on platter - 192 chicken taquitos on platter - 193

Chicken Taquitos

Toasted Ravioli is a classic St. Louis appetizer that deserves worldwide recognition. These deep fried raviolis are crispy, flavorful, and absolutely addicting! This easy fried ravioli recipe is perfect for parties, pre-dinner apps. or pretty much any occasion. Just dip them in marinara sauce and enjoy! - 194 Toasted Ravioli is a classic St. Louis appetizer that deserves worldwide recognition. These deep fried raviolis are crispy, flavorful, and absolutely addicting! This easy fried ravioli recipe is perfect for parties, pre-dinner apps. or pretty much any occasion. Just dip them in marinara sauce and enjoy! - 195

Toasted Ravioli

up close side shot potato skins on baking sheet with sour cream, bacon, and chives - 196 up close side shot potato skins on baking sheet with sour cream, bacon, and chives - 197

Loaded Potato Skins

fritos crusted popcorn chicken - 198 fritos crusted popcorn chicken - 199

Fritos Popcorn Chicken

dipping kielbasa jalapeno popper bite in honey mustard - 200 dipping kielbasa jalapeno popper bite in honey mustard - 201

Kielbasa Jalapeno Popper Bites

These Tortilla Roll ups with Cream Cheese and Jalapeno are just perfect for The Super Bowl! This EASY and quick Jalapeno Poppers inspired appetizer recipe is so addicting and gone in minutes from any party. Nothing beats cream cheese tortilla pinwheels for tailgating! - 202 These Tortilla Roll ups with Cream Cheese and Jalapeno are just perfect for The Super Bowl! This EASY and quick Jalapeno Poppers inspired appetizer recipe is so addicting and gone in minutes from any party. Nothing beats cream cheese tortilla pinwheels for tailgating! - 203

Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels

twisted cheese straws on platter - 204 twisted cheese straws on platter - 205

Cheese Straws

little smokies sausages in a white bowl with toothpicks. - 206 little smokies sausages in a white bowl with toothpicks. - 207

Little Smokies Recipe

This classic Sausage Balls recipe is savory, cheesy, and tasty! These Bisquick sausage balls are the perfect appetizer for holidays or game day. Serve them with apricot sweet chili dipping sauce! - 208 This classic Sausage Balls recipe is savory, cheesy, and tasty! These Bisquick sausage balls are the perfect appetizer for holidays or game day. Serve them with apricot sweet chili dipping sauce! - 209

Sausage Balls

crab rangoon bites on white plate - 210 crab rangoon bites on white plate - 211

Baked Crab Rangoon Cups

Soft Pretzel Bites on a tray with cheese - 212 Soft Pretzel Bites on a tray with cheese - 213

Soft Pretzel Bites

Mexican Pinwheels are a super simple and super tasty appetizer for any occasion. These Southwest Sausage Pinwheels are easy to make and require hardly any work at all. These sausage cream cheese pinwheels have all my favorite Mexican inspired flavor in one bite. Just as easy as any tortilla roll ups appetizer! - 214 Mexican Pinwheels are a super simple and super tasty appetizer for any occasion. These Southwest Sausage Pinwheels are easy to make and require hardly any work at all. These sausage cream cheese pinwheels have all my favorite Mexican inspired flavor in one bite. Just as easy as any tortilla roll ups appetizer! - 215

Mexican Pinwheels

everything bagel pigs in a blanket - 216 everything bagel pigs in a blanket - 217

Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket

This Taquitos Recipe with Cheese, Beans, and Green Chiles is one of our favorite ways to tailgate. I could eat 50 of these MINI BEAN & CHEESE TAQUITOS! I just can't get enough. Such a fun and easy appetizer for the holidays or game day. This Homemade Taquitos Recipe is always a crowd pleaser. - 218 This Taquitos Recipe with Cheese, Beans, and Green Chiles is one of our favorite ways to tailgate. I could eat 50 of these MINI BEAN & CHEESE TAQUITOS! I just can't get enough. Such a fun and easy appetizer for the holidays or game day. This Homemade Taquitos Recipe is always a crowd pleaser. - 219

Taquitos with Cheese, Beans, and Green Chiles

baked mozarella stick being pulled apart - 220 baked mozarella stick being pulled apart - 221

Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Avocado Egg Rolls on white serving board - 222 Avocado Egg Rolls on white serving board - 223

Avocado Egg Rolls (Guacamole Egg Roll Recipe)

side view of several ham and cheese roll ups - 224 side view of several ham and cheese roll ups - 225

Easy Tortilla Pinwheels

a skillet full of stuffed jalapeño poppers - 226 a skillet full of stuffed jalapeño poppers - 227

Jalapeno Poppers

Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets...such a fun and simple appetizer or after school snack. ADDICTING! Fried Wontons stuffed with spicy beef, tomatoes, and cheese. These Taco Pizza Rolls are a favorite easy recipe! - 228 Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets...such a fun and simple appetizer or after school snack. ADDICTING! Fried Wontons stuffed with spicy beef, tomatoes, and cheese. These Taco Pizza Rolls are a favorite easy recipe! - 229

Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets

overhead image of pizza rolls in a white bowl with marinara sauce in a metal bowl. - 230 overhead image of pizza rolls in a white bowl with marinara sauce in a metal bowl. - 231

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

Crock Pot Kielbasa Sausage Bites are a tailgating favorite! This sweet and spicy kielbasa appetizer is SO EASY to make. There's nothing better than a slow cooker kielbasa recipe to make an easy game day appetizer. They are so addicting! - 232 Crock Pot Kielbasa Sausage Bites are a tailgating favorite! This sweet and spicy kielbasa appetizer is SO EASY to make. There's nothing better than a slow cooker kielbasa recipe to make an easy game day appetizer. They are so addicting! - 233

Crockpot Kielbasa Sausage Bites Appetizer

SAUSAGE ROLLS are kind of like Pigs in a Blanket, but I've transformed them into a fun bite-size appetizer! Paired with a sweet & spicy Pepper Jelly, these Mini Sausage Rolls are sure to please. We are addicted to these little sausage rolls and I guarantee they will be gone in minutes. So much flavor for such a small recipe! - 234 SAUSAGE ROLLS are kind of like Pigs in a Blanket, but I've transformed them into a fun bite-size appetizer! Paired with a sweet & spicy Pepper Jelly, these Mini Sausage Rolls are sure to please. We are addicted to these little sausage rolls and I guarantee they will be gone in minutes. So much flavor for such a small recipe! - 235

Sausage Rolls with Hot Pepper Jelly (Hogs in a Blanket)

close up overhead view of mozzarella sticks on a white serving platter with a bowl of marinara sauce, one is halved. - 236 close up overhead view of mozzarella sticks on a white serving platter with a bowl of marinara sauce, one is halved. - 237

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

photo of chicken quesadillas with text overlay. text reads: easy recipes for game day - 238

Pictured: Chicken Quesadillas

More Game Day Food Ideas

After all the snacks and apps, it’s nice to have a few heartier options to serve on game day. Let people graze on everything else as they please, but add in a few other foods that can act as more of a meal for those who are extra hungry. Tacos, nachos, burgers, and chicken tenders are always a great idea!

baked chicken tacos in baking dish - 239 baked chicken tacos in baking dish - 240

Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe

beef sheet pan nachos on sheet pan - 241 beef sheet pan nachos on sheet pan - 242

Beef Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe

stacked cheeseburger hand pies showing the middle - 243 stacked cheeseburger hand pies showing the middle - 244

Cheeseburger Hand Pies

baked ground beef baked tacos in dish - 245 baked ground beef baked tacos in dish - 246

Baked Ground Beef Taco Recipe

slices of stromboli with marinara sauce - 247 slices of stromboli with marinara sauce - 248

Easy Stromboli Recipe (Meat Lover’s Stromboli!)

overhead baked chicken empanadas on platter garnished with tomatoes - 249 overhead baked chicken empanadas on platter garnished with tomatoes - 250

Baked Chicken Empanadas

Tequila Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos | The Cookie Rookie - 251 Tequila Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos | The Cookie Rookie - 252

Chicken Nachos Recipe

featured easy chili recipe - 253 featured easy chili recipe - 254

Easy Chili Recipe (6 Ingredients)

air fryer hamburger - 255 air fryer hamburger - 256

Air Fryer Hamburgers

A person holding a delectable pulled pork sandwich. - 257 A person holding a delectable pulled pork sandwich. - 258

Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich

crockpot chili in a bowl with spoon with crackers - 259 crockpot chili in a bowl with spoon with crackers - 260

Crockpot Chili Recipe

turkey sloppy joes pinterest collage - 261 turkey sloppy joes pinterest collage - 262

Turkey Sloppy Joes

A plate of tacos with crockpot taco meat and vegetables. - 263 A plate of tacos with crockpot taco meat and vegetables. - 264

Crockpot Taco Meat

air fryer chicken nuggets in a parchment lined basket. - 265 air fryer chicken nuggets in a parchment lined basket. - 266

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

crock pot ribs - 267 crock pot ribs - 268

Crockpot Ribs

partial overhead view of pulled pork nachos on a baking sheet topped with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, and cilantro. - 269 partial overhead view of pulled pork nachos on a baking sheet topped with sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes, and cilantro. - 270

Pulled Pork Nachos

a skillet full of stuffed jalapeño poppers - 271

Jalapeno Poppers

Best Game Day Food

And now that you’ve got the Super Bowl food all covered, you might need a few drinks to go along with it! Browse through our cocktail recipes for some ideas. My number one choice for Super Bowl cocktails is this Pitcher Margarita Recipe !

I hope you got plenty of Super Bowl food ideas from this guide! If you’re still looking for the perfect thing, check out the rest of our appetizers right here . Whoever you’re rooting for on the big day, make sure you have plenty of food to enjoy!

Helpful Tools

Whether you’re making all the appetizers to host your own Super Bowl party, or just making a dish or two to bring to another party, here are some of the kitchen tools you might need to prepare these recipes.

  • Slow Cooker
  • Pots & Pans
  • Casserole Dish
  • Serving Platters
  • Serving Bowls
  • Paper Plates
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Cutting Board
  • Baking Trays

Easy Gameday Salsa

Here’s our favorite salsa recipe to make for any party. It’s so quick and easy, and it tastes delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients1x2x3x

  • ▢ 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes drained (I prefer San Marzanos)
  • ▢ 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped
  • ▢ ½ medium white onion rough chopped
  • ▢ 2 jalapeno peppers stem & membranes removed
  • ▢ 1 clove garlic skin removed
  • ▢ 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt use ½ teaspoon
  • ▢ Juice from 2½ limes
  • ▢ ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Video

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until you get the desired consistency (12-18 pulses should do). 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped, ½ medium white onion rough chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1 clove garlic skin removed, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt, Juice from 2½ limes, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Taste test and season to taste
  • Place the salsa in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salsa is best after one hour of refrigeration and gets even better after 24 hours.
  • The salsa will keep up to 7 days, refrigerated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

40 super easy appetizers for the Super Bowl. - 272

Easy Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

  • 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes drained (I prefer San Marzanos)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped
  • ½ medium white onion rough chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers stem & membranes removed
  • 1 clove garlic skin removed
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt use ½ teaspoon
  • Juice from 2½ limes
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until you get the desired consistency (12-18 pulses should do). 56 ounces (2 cans) whole, peeled tomatoes, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves rough chopped, ½ medium white onion rough chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, 1 clove garlic skin removed, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt if using table salt, Juice from 2½ limes, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Taste test and season to taste
  • Place the salsa in an airtight container and refrigerate. The salsa is best after one hour of refrigeration and gets even better after 24 hours.
  • The salsa will keep up to 7 days, refrigerated.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

101+ Super Bowl Appetizers (Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Food Ideas) - 273

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

A screenshot of text - 274 basic grocery list - 275 grocery list iPad image - 276 grocery list free printable - 277 essential grocery list - 278

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

essential grocery list - 279

Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

grocery list iPad - 280

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!

Fresh Produce

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Strawberries
  • Avocados
  • Bell Peppers
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic
  • Lemons/Limes
  • Onion
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
  • Basil
  • Potatoes
  • Spinach
  • Tomatoes

GRAINS

  • Breadcrumbs
  • Pasta
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Sandwich Bread
  • Tortillas

MEAT/PROTEIN

  • Chicken
  • Eggs
  • Ground Beef
  • Sliced Turkey
  • Lunch Meat

DAIRY

  • Butter
  • Sliced Cheese
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Milk
  • Sour Cream
  • Greek Yogurt

BAKING GOODS

  • Baking powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • Flour
  • Honey
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Dry Yeast
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Powdered Sugar

FREEZER

  • Fruit and Berries
  • Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
  • Juice Concentrate
  • Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
  • Pie Crust
  • Cookie Dough

CANNED/DRIED GOODS

  • Chicken stock/broth
  • Salsa
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Jam/Jelly
  • Peanut Butter
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
  • Soups
  • Tuna
  • Green Chiles
  • Canned Veggies
  • Coffee or Tea

Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods

CONDIMENTS/SPICES

  • Black Pepper
  • Chili Powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayo
  • Nutmeg
  • Paprika
  • Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Steak Sauce
  • Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
  • Salad Dressings

OILS/VINEGARS

  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Coconut Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Vegetable/Canola Oil
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • White Vinegar
  • Cooking Wine
  • White Wine Vinegar

SNACKS

  • Crackers
  • Nuts
  • Quick Oats
  • Popcorn
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Cereal

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!

101+ Super Bowl Appetizers (Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Food Ideas) - 281

Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!

I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!

Stock Your Kitchen

Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!

pantry staple essentials - 282 pantry staple essentials - 283

Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On

Top frozen vegetables. - 284 Top frozen vegetables. - 285

Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)

cooking herbs guide - 286 cooking herbs guide - 287

Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen

cooking spices - 288 cooking spices - 289

Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen

Cooking guide cooking oils 101. - 290 Cooking guide cooking oils 101. - 291

Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use

Types of pasta and when to use them. - 292 Types of pasta and when to use them. - 293

26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them

what produce is in season guide - 294 what produce is in season guide - 295

What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?

meat temperature chart - 296 meat temperature chart - 297

Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)

meal prep for beginners - 298 meal prep for beginners - 299

How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)

basic cooking measurements and conversions - 300 basic cooking measurements and conversions - 301

Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart

how to cut recipes in half - 302 how to cut recipes in half - 303

How to Cut Recipes in Half