With this collection of Super Bowl party tips and recipes, you can make fabulous football food to feed a crowd of friends for the big game! Whether you’re hosting a big group or just hanging out with family, these appetizers, snacks, desserts, and tailgating meal ideas are perfect for you!
Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner, and that means, it’s time for a party! But what should you serve at your game day party?
We have simple ideas for mouthwateringly delicious foods that have big flavor!! From appetizers and finger foods to main dishes and desserts, we’ve got your game day menu covered. So read on for our delicious Super Bowl party food ideas!
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Super Bowl Party Tips
What’s the best thing to do before the big game? It’s to plan ahead – a surefire way to make your party more enjoyable, and allow you more time to spend with your guests.
Here are some tips and ideas for a successful and fun Super Bowl party:
- Be sure to have enough seating for everyone.
- Prepare the food ahead of time so you don’t miss any of the action.
- Have themed decorations like footballs, helmets, and team colors.
- Set up a photo booth with a football-themed backdrop.
- Stock up on non-alcoholic drinks, co*cktails and mixers, and simple snacks in case the game goes into overtime.
- Include party games. Set out some games like cornhole or football trivia for your guests to enjoy before or during the game.
- Include plenty of food options so your football party guests can find something they like.
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Eating food during football games has been a tradition since the first Super Bowl. Appetizers and snack recipes, especially finger foods, are the most popular because they can be eaten while watching the game. Plus, many finger foods don’t require utensils.
Here are some of our favorite Super Bowl party food ideas:
Party Appetizers and Finger Foods
Appetizers and finger foods are always a great way to kick off any party. When it comes to appetizers, some classic recipes are always a hit.
These finger food ideas are sure to please everyone at your football party:
Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Who doesn’t love a game-day snack that bites you back a bit? These poppers have the spiciness you crave from jalapenos, loaded with tangy, rich cream cheese and cheddar blend to mellow the heat. And they are vegetarian jalapeno poppers so everyone can enjoy them!
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Loaded Tater Tots Appetizer
Craving something crispy, cheesy, filled with flavor, and perfect for Super Bowl? This Loaded Tater Tots Appetizer is the perfect dish to make!
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Mini Pepperoni Calzones
Friday nights are meant for pizza night! And what better way to elevate your pizza night than with a delicious calzone? These pizzeria-style mini pepperoni and cheese calzones are super easy to make with Bridgford Ready Dough, perfect for a family dinner or game night!
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Mushroom Vegetarian Dumplings
These vegetarian mushroom dumplings made from wontons are full of flavor– earthy mushrooms, salty soy sauce, and just a hint of green onion. Add the spicy garlic chili oil on top, and you’ve got a tasty appetizer this Super Bowl!
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Sweet Chili Meatballs
These sweet chili meatballs are crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside thanks to ground chicken and packed with flavor from sweet chili sauce, fresh cilantro, garlic, and ginger. They’re tossed in a sweet chili sauce and garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.
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Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
These Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups aka buffalo chicken bombs are the perfect mix of crispy, spicy, and cheesy that is sure to satisfy your cravings!
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Taco Wonton Cups
These Taco Wonton Cups are the perfect bite-sized Super Bowl snack appetizer. The wonton cups are perfectly crispy and the taco filling is so tasty, that you won’t be able to stop at just one!
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Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
TheseJalapeno Popper WontonCupsare a fun and easy appetizer that are perfect for game days of your next event! Made with cream cheese, jalapeños, and wonton wrapperscups, they are always a hit. Make a meal out of them!
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Easy Pretzel Balls
Pretzel balls are a tasty snack that is perfect for game days or any occasion. Learn how easy it is to make the best, soft pretzel bites from frozen bread dough, using Bridgford Ready-Dough.
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Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Bisquick sausage balls loaded with pimento cheese are a delicious appetizer or snack that everyone loves! This easy 3 ingredient sausage balls recipe takes less than 30 minutes, and is great to make ahead so you have multiple batches to freeze and enjoy!
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Caprese Flatbread
This Caprese flatbread is a tasty appetizer or easy dinner featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, pesto, and mozzarella, topped with a delicious balsamic glaze. Perfect finger food for the Super Bowl!
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Mini Cheese Biscuits
Mini cheese biscuits are loaded with cheddar, bacon, and chives for a biscuit appetizer with BIG flavors – ready in just 15 minutes!
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Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick Sausage Balls are a delicious appetizer made with Bisquick mix, sausage, and cheese, perfect for parties or brunch.
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Buffalo Chicken Bombs
Buffalo Chicken Bombs are delicious, mouthwatering appetizers made with tender chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy cheese filling.
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No game day menu is complete without some delicious main dishes. Football party favorites include chili, soup, and hearty sandwiches.
Be sure the recipes you choose are for hearty, delicious meals that will feed a hungry crowd.
These hearty main course football food ideas will be the hit of the party!
Blackstone Fajitas
Everyone will love these Blackstone Fajitas! Thanks to the marinade, these chicken fajitas are grilled to perfection and oh-so-tender and flavorful! Serve them with tortillas, rice, and beans for a complete Mexican-inspired meal.
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Nashville Chicken Tenders
Everyone loves this Nashville Chicken Tenders recipe, inspired by KFC! They’re so mild that kids love them, or add extra spice to make them hot u0026amp; spicy.
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Shake and Bake Chicken Tenders
Shake and Bake Chicken Tenders – quick and easy and it always comes out juicy and crispy. You can make crispy Shake and Bake chicken tenders in an air fryer instead of the oven.
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Stovetop Chili con Carne
This easy stovetop chili recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. With just 4 ingredients (including our special ingredient) you’ll love how quickly dinner is on the table! Serve it with cornbread, biscuits, or garlic bread.
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Slow Cooker Fall Apart Chuck Roast
Crock Pot pulled beef chuck roast is an easy dump-and-go dinner. Add slow-cooker shredded beef to your tacos and serve this at your Super Bowl party and this will be a big hit!
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Dutch Oven Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
This is such a simple and easy recipe. It’s amazing how spices and slow roasting transforms a pork roast into a tender, tasty meal. Perfectly paired with our hamburger buns (link below) to make pulled pork on buns!
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Quick and Easy Hamburger Bun Recipe
These quick and easy buns take just 30 minutes to make. Plus they’re freshly baked and taste amazing. Perfect served with Pulled Pork or Dipped in our Cheese Burger Soup!
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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Chili Cheeseburger Soup is perfect for those days when you’re craving something cheesy and comforting. This soup is also a perfect dip for chips like nachos! I’m sure this soup will be a winner at your Football party!
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Shell Steak
Shell steak, a flavorful and juicy bone-in NY strip steak, is a lean cut perfect for cooking. Follow our tips and recipe for the perfect outcome!
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Instant Pot Chili Mac
This recipe for Instant Pot Chili Mac combines the flavors of beef, cheese, and spices for a comforting and tasty meal.
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Smoked Chicken Quarters
Smoking chicken quarters is a great way to keep the dark meat moist and flavorful while adding smoky goodness. Enjoy them alone or in various recipes!
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Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Salsa
Instant Pot Mexican chicken is a delicious meal prep recipe. Enjoy the flavorful salsa chicken in tacos, burritos, and more on game day!
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Smoked Mac and Cheese with Bacon
This recipe combines the creamy goodness of mac and cheese with the smoky flavor of bacon, making it the perfect comfort food for game day.
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Easy Sweet Snack Ideas and Desserts
Last but not least, desserts! After a hearty meal, your guests will want something sweet. These sweet football food favorites will perfect your ultimate Super Bowl party menu!
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are easy to make with a stand mixer, one bowl, and 20 minutes. This classic KitchenAid chocolate chip cookie recipe is the best dessert for game day!
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Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler
This easy Bisquick blueberry cobbler recipe is made in 30 minutes with fresh or frozen blueberries, or even canned blueberry pie filling. Serve this at the table and make your guest ask for more!
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Chocolate Chip Cookies (without Brown Sugar!)
No brown sugar on hand? Well, you can still make delicious chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar. This is a perfect recipe for game days or any occasion.
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Chex Mix with M&Ms
Everyone loves this Chex mix with M and Ms, and it’s perfect for snacking, game days, tailgating, treat bags, or holiday parties.
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With these Super Bowl party tips and football food recipes, your house will be the talk of the town! I hope you enjoy hosting and that everyone has a great time. Have fun! Go, Team!
