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Whether you’re hosting a full-blown watch party or you are just here for the snacks, these Super Bowl recipes are built for game day. This round up includes easy appetizers, hearty mains, crowd-friendly cocktails, and a few sweet treats that everyone will want to dig into.
game day is here!
The Super Bowl is not the time for delicate food. This is not a “light dinner” situation, my friends. This is the kind of gathering that invites you to grab a plate and keep going back to seconds and thirds. The food needs to be sturdy, snackable, and good enough to comfort those who’s team is currently losing.
To make your game day gathering easier, I pulled together this round up of Super Bowl recipes that are easy to prep, easy to serve, and designed to be enjoyed throughout the big game.
You’ll find a mix of appetizers you can eat with one hand, mains that can hold their own through a long game (thank you crockpot!), cocktails that are batch-friendly, and a few sweet treats. Most of these can be made ahead, parked in a slow cooker, or reheated without an issue.
Whether you’re hosting a house full of people or just cooking for your own couch setup, this list is meant to make game day easier and more delicious!
2025 update: First shared on January 30, 2015, this round up has been given a little glow up! It now includes categories, newer recipes, and more.
How to Plan a Super Bowl Menu That Doesn’t Stress You Out
The biggest mistake people make with Super Bowl food is trying to do too much. Game day is not the moment to test five new recipes or commit to anything that requires last-minute finesse. You want food that can be prepped early, parked somewhere warm, and served.
start with the appetizers
These are always the real stars of the day and most people watching the game will want the option to snack steadily versus a full sit-down meal. Choose a balanced mix of hot and cold options so you can easily prep and reheat without overloading your oven.
if you’re serving a main dish…
Make it easy on yourself! This is the time that slow cooker recipes and baked dishes shine. I tend to lean towards chili, personally. But anything that can easily be kept warm without drying out is a winner.
don’t forget drinks and a little something sweet
But keep them simple! Make a batch cocktail or pitcher drinks. Then you don’t have to worry about making drinks one by one throughout the game.
One sweet treat is usually plenty! Bonus points for something you can make ahead of time and bust out without having to reheat.
How Much Food Do I Actually Need?
If you’ve ever hosted a Super Bowl party, you know there are two universal truths: people eat more than you think, and leftovers are never a bad thing.
As a general rule, plan for 4 to 6 appetizer portions per person if snacks are the main focus.
If you’re serving a hearty main dish, you can scale that back slightly. The 3 to 4 appetizers per person range is plenty.
For mains, one solid option is usually enough unless you’re feeding a very large crowd. Anything slow-cooked, baked, or served buffet-style tends to work best and keeps things moving without bottlenecks in the kitchen.
Dessert doesn’t need to be overdone. One or two sweet options are plenty, especially if they’re easy to grab or pre-sliced.
appetizers
Potato Cheese Balls
Craving a delicious and easy snack? These easy potato cheese balls are crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside. They are the ultimate party snack!
Bacon Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip
Bacon Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip is creamy, savory, zingy, and a little spicy. It’s everything you could want in a shareable appetizer! Pair it with your favorite dippers and serve at your next party, or just enjoy it by yourself.
Hot Honey Whiskey Wings
Hot Honey Whiskey Wings are spicy, sweet, and smoky. They are ideal for game day gatherings or any time you want to bust out the grill! The sticky glaze packs in the flavor and you’ll be happily licking your fingers clean with every bite.
Sticky & Sweet Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
These grilled honey garlic chicken wings are the ultimate mix of sticky, sweet, and savory. Each crispy wing is tossed in a glossy honey garlic sauce that’s garlicky, a little spicy, and totally irresistible. Fire them up for weeknight dinners, game day, or a backyard BBQ!
Cheesy BBQ Chicken French Bread
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Bread is the must-make snack for your next game day! With just 8 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes, this gooey bread packs in the BBQ flavor and easily feeds a crowd.
Hearty BBQ Charcuterie Board
A Hearty BBQ Charcuterie Board is just the unique idea your next gathering demands. Piled high with BBQ meat sauced up with Head Country Bar-B-Q, this spread is perfect for when that snack attack strikes! Bust it out on a lazy weekend for grazing or use it as the centerpiece of your next tailgating gathering.
Carne Asada Nachos
When I want the best nachos EVER, I reach for the carne asada nachos. With this carne asada, you get all the flavor without hours of work, along with plenty of cheese, veggies, avocado, hot sauce, and MORE.
Crispy Korean BBQ Chicken Wings
What goes better with game day than Crispy Korean BBQ Chicken Wings?! The spicy and saucy wings are pure magic that you can grill OR bake, depending on whether you want to fire up the grill. They will disappear fast so be sure to snag a couple for yourself before you put them out!
BLT Guacamole
BLT Goat Cheese Guacamole is a fun twist on guacamole that’ll have everyone coming back for more. Crispy bacon, acidic tomato, and refreshing lettuce elevate the smooth and creamy guacamole; to make it a delightful snack packed with a ton of flavor!
Grilled Cajun Wings
Grilled Cajun Wings are an easy, oh-so flavorful snack that packs a powerful spicy punch! These wings are rubbed with a homemade cajun seasoning, grilled, and slathered with a sweet and spicy sauce. They are downright addictive!
Air Fryer Buffalo Jalapeño Poppers
Air Fryer Buffalo Jalapeño Poppers are filled with cream cheese, more cheese, and buffalo sauce, then topped with breadcrumbs that get all golden and crispy in the air fryer! Ready in just 7 minutes, they are the perfectly pop-able appetizer.
Crunch Cheeseburger Sliders
Need a simple and hearty snack for game day? Crunch Cheeseburger Sliders to the rescue! Bring your football watch party to life with classic beef sliders bursting with flavor and topped with a satisfying CRUNCH of potato chips.
Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip Puffs
Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip Puffs are the bite-sized version of your favorite dip, made heartier with the addition of chicken. It’s the easy-to-make rich and creamy appetizer that’s ready to eat in 45 minutes! They’ll disappear quick, so be sure to set a couple aside for yourself 😉
Spicy Lasagna Dip
Spicy Lasagna Dip is packed with spicy Italian sausage, roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs and all the cheese your heart could ever want. This easy dip comes together in only a few steps and tastes just like lasagna, but made in SO much less time. You won’t even miss the noodles once you take that first gooey
Thai Turkey Avocado Egg Rolls
When you stuff egg rolls with your favorite Thai flavors and dunk it in a delicious peanut sauce, amazing things happen. Thai Turkey Avocado Egg Rolls are your next appetizer/snack OBSESSION.
Chipotle Chorizo Guacamole
If guacamole is my soulmate, Chipotle Chorizo Guacamole is its fiery, smoky, sultry side that I absolutely can’t get enough of… Your Cinco de Mayo festivities are begging for you to make this!
Chipotle Bacon Deviled Eggs
Smoky, savory and spicy Chipotle Bacon Deviled Eggs are the one thing your summer picnics need! The bacon, homemade chipotle seasoning and avocado make these little guys the bees knees.
Grilled Honey Sriracha Wings
Grilled Honey Sriracha Wings are those sticky sweet and spicy that you crave, grilled over charcoals to give you an extra depth of flavor. Fair warning: you’ll be licking your fingers and fighting over the last piece!
Cuban Egg Rolls
Cuban Egg Rolls are everything you love about the Cuban sandwich, stuffed into egg rolls, fried and dipped in creamy mustard sauce. Psh, and you thought a Cuban sandwich couldn’t get any better!
Avocado Eggrolls with BBQ Chicken
Avocado Eggrolls with BBQ Chicken are a quick and easy snack that satisfies all your afternoon cravings. It’s crispy on the outside, and full of the BBQ spicy chicken and avocado on the inside. Not to mention the creamy dreamy avocado crema it comes with… *swoon*
Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread
Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Dip French Bread will score you a major win at your next tailgating party. The classic creamy, cheesy dip is loaded up with chicken and slathered on French bread, then topped with even more cheeeeeeeese. WINNING. You guysssssss, football season officially starts NEXT WEEK. I can’t lie, the start of football
Cilantro Chili Lime Pulled Pork Sliders
Cilantro Chili Lime Pulled Pork Sliders are the culmination of all my favorite flavors in a mini sandwich. The pulled pork is make with cilantro, chili powder, lime and BEER in the crockpot, making it a super easy recipe for any party you have planned this weekend! Who’s ready for the last long weekend for wayyyyyy too long?!?!
Southwestern Avocado Egg Rolls
Southwestern Avocado Egg Rolls have all the classic southwest flavor you love and are the crispy, spicy snack you won’t be able to resist. So you want to know a fun little habit I’ve recently picked up? Procrastination.
Guinness Braised Short Rib Sliders
Tender and juicy Guinness Braised Short Rib Sliders are the answer to your beer and beef lovin’ prayers. Perfect for serving up at parties, no matter what the occasion is!
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
Just look at that glorious, utterly gorgeous mess… A heaping helping of nachos is one of my (many) weaknesses. Probably due to those college nights after one too many vodka tonics on a mostly empty stomach because no one ever thought to serve actual food at the parties I went to (seriously what were they thinking?!).
main dishes
Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteaks
Your favorite cheesesteaks, with a twist! Ready in less than 30 minutes.
Pulled Pork Burger
Indulge in the mouthwatering symphony of flavors with our tasty Pulled Pork Burger. Succulent pulled pork, cooked to perfection, nestled between soft buns, topped with crunchy coleslaw, pickles, and fried onions. Get ready to experience BBQ nirvana with every bite!
Spicy BBQ Pulled Chicken Burger
Get ready to spice up your chicken game with our mouthwatering Spicy BBQ Pulled Chicken Burger recipe! Tender pulled chicken is cooked in a fiery barbecue sauce, piled high on a fluffy bun, and topped with crunchy coleslaw. This flavor-packed burger will satisfy your cravings for heat and bold flavors.
Shredded Beef Tacos
These Shredded Beef Tacos are juicy, meaty, and rich in flavor. Served with a thick and savory sauce, you’ll want to use the meat in not only tacos, but also burritos, enchiladas, and more! You can make it in the Instant Pot, crock pot, or on the stovetop, so it’ll become a weekly favorite with the first meaty bite.
How To Set Up A Taco Bar
Hosting a taco bar is a fun and delicious way to entertain guests. Learn how to set up the best taco bar with these easy and tasty recipes for every element, from the taco shells to all of the toppings.
Crispy Chicken Tacos with Avocado Tomatillo Sauce
Spice up your taco night with this oh-so crispy baked chicken tacos recipe! They are crunchy, cheesy, packed with flavorful chicken, and served with a creamy avocado tomatillo sauce. It’s a simple weeknight meal that will soon become a family favorite!
Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
Satisfy your cravings with this easy and decadent Four Cheese Mac and Cheese. The mouthwatering combination of cheeses creates the best cheesy recipe to serve as a main dish on a busy weeknight or as a classic side for your next gathering.
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet
This easy and delicious one-pan chicken parmesan pasta skillet recipe is the ideal weeknight meal. With tender chicken, tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Grilled Burrata Pizza
Grilled Burrata Pizza is a fresh take on grilled pizzas for your summer evening! Pizza dough is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, crispy fried prosciutto, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and of course soft and creamy burrata. Time to fire up that grill!
Chicken Fajita Pizza
This Chicken Fajita Pizza combines bold Mexican flavors with melty cheese and a crispy crust for a quick weeknight dinner. With simple steps and flexible toppings, it’s a crowd-pleaser the whole family will love.
Spicy Pepperoni Skillet Pizza
Hang on to your taste buds! This spicy pizza recipe brings the heat, the crunch, and all the ooey-gooey cheese you crave. With layers of chili crisp, hot honey, and crispy pepperoni, it’s the homemade spicy pizza you’ll actually want to brag about.
Spicy Taco Chili
This is the best, easy-to-make Spicy Taco Chili, giving you your taco fix in a bowl! Familiar taco seasoning flavors cook with beef and beans, making it a simple meal you will love to serve up all season long. Make it in the slow cooker/crockpot, instant pot, or on the stove!
Instant Pot Chili
Instant Pot Chili is packed with beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices for the easiest, most flavorful recipe any night of the week. Ready in just 30 minutes, you get that slow simmered flavor you love, in much less time thanks to the pressure cooker. Easy to customize and perfect for busy weeknights!
Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor
I don’t think I could live without tacos in my life for more than a couple of weeks. Initially my affinity for tacos started as another way to eat guacamole (not that I ever get tired of chips and guacamole). Now it has morphed into a love for all types of tacos, really anything I can
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Chicken Sliders
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Chicken Sliders are the ultimate fall tailgating slider to be adding to your menu for game day! The chicken gets all juicy and apple-infused while it’s cooked in the slow cooker, making it the ideal pairing for a crunchy, zesty apple cabbage slaw. Game day eats during these first months of fall don’t get much better than this.
Slow Cooker Queso Chili
Slow Cooker Queso Chili is creamy, cheesy, and oh-so perfect for dinner tonight. This chili is packed full of yummy Southwest flavors with corn, black beans, peppers, and savory beef in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting, flavorful soup that you will want to warm up with every night. The combination of chicken, green chiles, and beans with cream cheese and heavy cream makes for a variety of textures with just the right amount of spice. Plus it’s all made in the slow cooker, so it’s the easiest recipe ever!
cocktails
Spiced Rum Punch
The warmth of winter spice comes through in every sip of this Spiced Rum Punch. Made with fresh citrus juices, cinnamon simple syrup, and spiced rum, this big-batch cocktail is bold and totally smooth. It’s a bit of a kicker, but trust us, you’ll love every drop!
Jalapeño Mexican Mule
A Spicy Jalapeño Mexican Mule is a classic Moscow mule with a spicy tequila twist! If you are looking to spice up your cocktail hour, this recipe is for you. It’s zesty, spicy, and bubbly!
Margarita Mexican Mule
A Margarita Mexican Mule is a refreshing twist on the cocktail with a burst of extra flavor and freshness. It comes together in one glass and you only need 4 ingredients (all of which you probably already have handy!). You can even turn it into a big batch cocktail!
Texas Margarita
A Texas Margarita is the ultimate sipper to beat the heat. The combination of orange and lime juices make this cocktail citrusy, bright, and refreshing. Pair it with your favorite tacos or other Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes!
Spicy Mango Margarita
A Spicy Mango Margarita is just the right balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy to refresh your palate! Pair it with your favorite tacos, dips, and more. There’s also an option to make it in a big batch below!
Patron Margarita
Mix up the perfect Patron Margarita with just a few simple ingredients. Fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and Patron Silver Tequila make this cocktail the best margarita for any occasion.
Coconut Margarita
This Coconut Margarita is a creamy, tropical twist on the classic margarita. Made with cream of coconut, lime juice, and tequila, it’s smooth, refreshing, and easy to make at home. It’s a refreshing cocktail for summer parties or a relaxing night in, and it comes together with just a few ingredients.
Limeade Margaritas
Limeade Margaritas are my new favorite twist on a margarita! Limeades remind me of childhood summers spent outside, so I had to give it a grown up upgrade. It’s the drink of the summer!
Vodka Cherry Limeade
A Vodka Cherry Limeade is the homemade adult version of your favorite summer refreshment! The combination of lime, cherry, and vodka is refreshing and tangy, with just the right hint of sweetness. It’ll make you feel like a kid again, but with the perks of being an adult 😉
Sake Sangria
Sake Sangria is bold and fruity with just the right touch of sweetness to go along with your next backyard BBQ. It comes together in minutes so you can make it the night before or 5 minutes before the party. No waiting required! So there’s this sushi place in downtown Denver that has this sake
Chile Beer Sangria
Chile-infused whiskey and citrus bring out so many flavors in the beer! Even the men are gonna wanna get all up in this one ladies 😉
Perfect Manhattan Punch
The Perfect Manhattan Punch is the ultimate big batch cocktail mixture to have as the centerpiece of your next gathering. It is a slightly lightened up version of the classic Manhattan, making it easy for sipping at a party without hitting you with a heavy punch. Make no mistake though, this boozy drink is not lacking in any flavor!
Mezcal Paloma Punch
Mezcal Paloma Punch is the big batch version of the cocktail, made with smoky mezcal. This punch has it all – it’s smoky and tart with just a touch of sweetness and bubbles. It’ll get the party started!
Sweet Tea Mint Julep Punch
Sweet Tea Mint Julep Punch is a festive tea twist on the classic mint julep, made to serve a crowd! It’s ideal for you Kentucky Derby, with a blend of tea, homemade mint simple syrup, and bourbon. You can even make it ahead of time!
dessert
Nutella Cake Bites
Our 3-ingredient Nutella cake bites are pure decadence. These bite-sized delights are a chocoholic’s dream, combining the creamy richness of Nutella with moist cakey goodness. With just three simple ingredients, you can whip up these irresistible treats in no time.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and go perfectly with a big glass of your favorite milk. Made with oats, brown sugar, and peanut butter, these cookies have just the right balance of add-ins to get your chocolate peanut butter fix! Makes approximately 2 dozen. Nothing beats a really good cookie, am I right?
Red Velvet Brownies
Red Velvet Brownies topped with champagne cream cheese frosting are a decadent way to celebrate! The rich red velvet flavor in these fudgy brownies is incredibly addictive. Anyone who loves red velvet will love these! Makes 9 large brownies.
Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies
Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies are chewy like your favorite snickerdoodle cookie, but with the addition of warm chai spices. With a chai-sugar coating, these soft cookies are totally irresistible!
Biscoff Brownies
Decadent Biscoff Brownies are easy, delicious, and absolutely irresistible. The rich fudgy brownies are stuffed with a thick layer of cookie butter, making them gooey and indulgent. With just 10 ingredients and no electric mixer required, you’ll love this easy dessert recipe.
Dark Chocolate Coffee Cookies with Sea Salt
Dark Chocolate Coffee Cookies with Sea Salt are a quick and easy cookie recipe made for coffee lovers. Sweet, chewy, a little salty, and packed with espresso, you’ll love just how simple they are to make any day of the week.
Triple Chocolate Brownies
With three different types of chocolate, these homemade triple chocolate brownies are fudgy, moist, and rich. They are the ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover, finished with a sprinkle of salt for an added burst of flavor.
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate peanut butter lover’s dream. With a chewy texture and tons of rich peanut butter flavor, you can whip up a batch easily! They are classic, simple, and perfect for sharing (if you want to, that is).
Coffee Brownies
Chewy coffee brownies deliver a double hit of espresso and chocolate in every rich, fudgy bite. Ready in under an hour with basic pantry ingredients, this is going to become your new go-to recipe.
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mini chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and the ultimate way to enjoy cookies in bite sized form! They are tiny and cute, making them oh-so easy to pop in your mouth so they are ideal for snacking or a sweet treat.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These chewy oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are the definition of a perfect cookie. Soft and chewy in the center with golden crisp edges are full of flavor and packed with gooey pools of chocolate. Get the easy recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
about meghan
Meghan Yager is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creative force behind Cake ‘n Knife, where everyday moments are celebrated with bold, flavor-forward recipes. From cozy cocktails to bold appetizers and indulgent desserts, her approachable style brings people together around food worth sharing. Meghan’s work has been featured by Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Today, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. She lives in Denver, where she brings big flavor and a little sass to every bite.
Awesome round-up! I don’t care about watching the game but I always love the delicious snacks. I can’t wait to dig into some of these!
Haha I am the exact same! If anyone needs me, I’ll be by the food… 😉