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100+ Super Bowl Party Foods That Are Better Than A Touchdown

When your eats are touchdown-worthy, it doesn't matter who wins or loses!

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waffle fries layered on a sheet pan topped with nashville hot chicken, cheese, pickles, and slaw
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

The Super Bowl (LIX takes place February 9, 2025, BTW) always makes us extra ravenous. Maybe it’s watching the athletes hustle, all the angry yelling at the TV we’re doing, or the nail-biting anxiety we have over who’s going to win...whatever it is, if this sounds like you too, don't leave things up to chance this year. Instead, make this year a winner with plenty of Super Bowl-friendly food to keep you going the whole game (or at least until the halftime-show). These Super Bowl party apps, snacks, desserts, and more will make sure you and your guests don’t go hungry this year. From dips to sliders, wings to desserts, your tailgate (or home-gate) is bound to have you feeling like you scored a touchdown.

And did we mention how easy they are? We know not everyone’s got the patience to construct mini appetizers, and luckily, you don’t have to. When we’re short on time, we love the trick of making one large sandwich out of a Bundt pan, making a casserole out of classics like chili dogs or tater tots, or throwing together a big pot of chili that everyone can enjoy. There’s also nothing easier than nachos, but even something simple like chips with queso is a classic for a reason. Grab some disposable serving ware, and you’ll be party-ready in no time.

Hosts with the most, don’t fret! We’ve got tons of bite-size options for you too, from Buffalo wings to the ever-popular pigs in a blanket. Nothing screams Super Bowl like sliders, and ours think outside the box, from Philly cheesesteak to French dip to a pull-apart cheeseburger. Speaking of outside the box, we’re also pretty obsessed with unconventional egg rolls. Our new favorite is filled with meatball sub ingredients, and makes for the perfect handheld party food.

When you really want to impress, we recommend going with something football-shaped—truly, is there anything cuter? We’ve got a loaded football cheese ball, a pigskin in a blanket, a pepperoni football, and a kale-artichoke bread bowl here, but we’re also particularly fond of it in dessert form. Check out our football brownies, cupcakes, cookies, or football cake to see why.

Want even more game day options? Now you’ve got the food all set, don’t forget about Super Bowl drinks too!

1

Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Bombs

biscuits with buffalo chicken inside
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

If you're craving something that’s equal parts spicy, cheesy, and downright delicious, these buffalo chicken biscuit bombs are about to become your new favorite snack. Whether you're hosting game day, satisfying a late-night craving, or just looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these bite-sized bombs deliver the ultimate comfort food experience. Serve them with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for the perfect dip—because let's face it, the best part of buffalo wings is always the sauce!

Get the Buffalo Chicken Biscuit Bombs recipe.

2

Copycat Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks

mozzarella sticks covered in hot sauce
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Whether or not you live close enough to a Chili’s to get your hands on these, making them at home is guaranteed to get you a better cheese pull. Plus, they're shockingly easy to make. The mozzarella sticks are glazed in the sauce you’d normally see on Nashville hot chicken. It’s spicy and smoky with a little bit of sweetness. Serve these with ranch dressing to help mellow out the spiciness of the sauce—if you are at Chili’s it's a must. Round out the meal with our version of Chili’s Hot Honey Chicken Crispers to make your own triple dipper.

Get the Copycat Chili's Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks recipe.

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3

Tailgate Tots

tater tots in a mason jar layered with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

If you’re looking for the cutest (and easiest) Super Bowl snack, look no further than these tailgate tots. See—they even sound cute! Tailgate food can be tricky—you want it to be fun, creative, and most importantly: easy to eat while watching the game. These tots do all of the above, and more.

Get the Tailgate Tots recipe.

4

Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers

mini red and yellow peppers stuffed with pimento cheese and baked
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

uffed mini peppers (especially cheesy ones) are such an easy appetizer to throw together and are always a crowd-pleaser. These are a really good vegetarian alternative to a jalapeño popper, so everyone can enjoy them at your game day or party spread. Mini peppers are sweet, so you don’t have to worry about the random super-hot jalapeño popping up.

Get the Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe.

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5

Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese

buffalo chicken mixture in a grilled cheese
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you need a good excuse to enjoy your favorite warm dip without any shame, then let us introduce Buffalo chicken’s new best friend: grilled cheese. This combination is not only ridiculously good, but it’s so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been turning your favorite dip into sandwich form all this time. Whether you’re looking for a game day dinner or a post-Super Bowl snack to use up your leftovers, this grilled cheese is a game-changer.

Get the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe.

6

French Dip Sliders

french dip sliders on rolls with au jus
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Packed with tender sliced beef and melty cheese, these sliders are just as warm and satisfying as a full-size French dip sandwich. Trust us, and make extra of that au jus.

Get the French Dip Sliders recipe.

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7

Chili-Stuffed Cornbread

cornbread in a casserole dish with a layer of chili in the middle
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Cheesy chili-stuffed cornbread is what happens when cornbread gets tired of being a sidekick and decides to break into a leading role. This golden, crumbly cornbread has a surprise middle stuffed with beefy chili and cheddar cheese. It’s hearty, a little messy, and unapologetically extra, the kind of dish that makes you wonder why you ever settled for plain cornbread in the first place.

Get the Chili-Stuffed Cornbread recipe.

8

French Dip Stuffed Biscuits

biscuits stuffed with roast beef and cheese
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

Who knew simple, store-bought ingredients like a can of biscuits, deli sliced roast beef, and a packet of au jus gravy mix could be transformed into something so delicious? Well, we did, which is why we’re strongly suggesting you fit this into your easy-weeknight meal rotation when you need something hearty and comforting with a fun twist.

Get the French Dip Stuffed Biscuits recipe.

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9

Nashville Hot Chicken Fries

waffle fries layered on a sheet pan topped with nashville hot chicken, cheese, pickles, and slaw
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Nashville hot chicken meets waffle fries (these are the best) meets nachos for this ultimate sheet-pan party food mash-up. It’s crispy and cheesy with a spiciness that flushes your cheeks, prickles your throat, and is impossible to stop eating.

Get the Nashville Hot Chicken Fries recipe.

10

Peanut Butter-Honey Cornbread

cornbread slices topped with butter and a honey peanut butter
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Adding peanut butter to your cornbread might not be something you’ve considered before, but we highly encourage you to try it. The peanut butter is subtle, but makes the nuttiness of the cornmeal really stand out. It also keeps the cornbread from being one note, and really amplifies the overall flavor without being overpowering. Trust us, this cornbread has just a slight sweetness to it, but is still great served alongside a bowl of homemade chili or a pile of fried chicken.

Get the Peanut Butter-Honey Cornbread recipe.

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11

Football Field Dip

football field decorated layered dip with refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Hut, hut, DIP! The Super Bowl is upon us, and this dip is the fuel you need to cheer on your favorite team. Dipping into this edible football field will reveal layers of all of your favorite (store-bought!) dips, spreads, and sauces packed into one adorable dish.

Get the Football Field Dip recipe.

12

Blooming Quesadilla Ring

buffalo chicken blooming quesadilla ring
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Buffalo chicken is one of our fave flavor combos ever, and this creamy, spicy technique is one of our favorite ways to serve it. It's the best, most impressive way to make quesadillas for a crowd this Super Bowl Sunday.

Get the Blooming Quesadilla Ring recipe.

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13

Roasted Shallot & Garlic Caesar Dip

creamy baked dip with veggies and bread
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

We love riffing off Caesar salad, especially like our fried chicken Caesar sandwich, and now we have a dip to look forward to, one that’s filled with roasted shallots and garlic. Watch out, spinach-artichoke dip—this is the appetizer no one will see coming.

Get the Roasted Shallot & Garlic Caesar Dip recipe.

14

Scallion Pancake Quesadilla

flaky scallion pancakes are fried to golden brown perfection then transformed into quesadillas stuffed with melty mozzarella and umami packed spiced mushrooms and paired with a tangy soy scallion dipping sauce
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

Scallion pancakes are the flaky, crispy part of a good dim sum spread that can make you fall in love and lose track of time. But when you stuff those same pancakes with gooey cheese and savory sautéed mushrooms to make scallion pancake quesadillas? Be prepared for your newest dinner (or late-night snack) obsession.

Get the Scallion Pancake Quesadilla recipe.

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15

Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Stem Fries

crispy parmesan broccoli stem fry being dipped into a bowl of ranch
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Broccoli at dinner? Don’t throw those stems away. Rolled in a spiced Parmesan panko and air fried to crispy perfection, these broccoli stem fries are a delicious way to transform your kitchen scraps. Skip throwing them in the compost—make fries instead!

Get the Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Stem Fries recipe.

16

Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Skillet

biscuits with cheese, pepperoni, and marinara in a skillet
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE

Sometimes good cooking is more about knowing how to assemble great things than spending hours in the kitchen. For example: opening up a can of Pillsbury biscuits and turning it into pizza rather than just baking it off into biscuits.

Get the Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Skillet recipe.

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17

French Onion Smashed Potatoes

french onion smashed potatoes topped with caramelized onions, gruyere, and thyme on a black plate
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

Love French onion soup but looking for something that’s a little more casual? These French onion smashed potatoes are calling your name. Crispy smashed baby Yukons are topped with caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère for a snackable bite-sized spin on the beloved classic soup. Serve these as an elevated app at your party (Super Bowl, anyone?), or as an extra-special, comforting side dish at your dinner for two.

Get the French Onion Smashed Potatoes recipe.

18

Sloppy Joe Cups

sloppy joe cups
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Store-bought crescent dough is stuffed with our sloppy Joe recipe before being covered in gooey cheese—what more could you want? They only take a little over half an hour to come together, meaning they're the perfect comfort food for sharing at your game day celebration.

Get the Sloppy Joe Cups recipe.

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19

Potato Skin Bites

circles of crispy potatoes with melted cheese, bacon and dollops of sour cream
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We took the classic app down a size by turning coin-sized potato slices into crispy bites ready to be topped with all your favorite loaded toppings. Whether you’re looking for an easier version of the loaded app or need to serve a big crowd this Super Bowl, these bites are the answer.

Get the Potato Skin Bites recipe.

20

Tater Tot Casserole

tater tot casserole with ground beef, corn, and cheddar cheese
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Midwesterner or not, this tater tot casserole will become a weekly staple meal in your home because it’s easy and reliable. Sure, it sounds ideal for the kiddos, but your inner child will be scooping seconds.

Get the Tater Tot Casserole recipe.

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