Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! If you need menu ideas, you’ll find a ton of inspiration in the list of Super Bowl food ideas below, everything from dips and finger foods to main dishes, mac and cheese, and, of course, sweets!
When I think of Super Bowl food, I immediately go to things like cheesy dips, potato skins, onion rings, wings, chili, sandwiches, and a lineup of slow cookers.
And I absolutely, positively cannot even think of a get-together without an assortment of sweet treats – brownies, bars, Rice Krispie treats, and cookies.
Bring on all of the delicious Super Bowl recipes!
DIPS!
I don’t think it’s possible to have any kind of party without at least one dip, let alone a Super Bowl party. You’ll find an amazing assortment of dips here, everything from classics like salsa and guac to hot and cheesy varieties, and easy ones you can make ahead and keep in the fridge until it’s time to serve.
Black Bean Salsa
Thisblack bean salsais delicious, made with fresh ingredients, and totally bursting with flavor thanks to beans, two types of chiles, corn, and a variety of seasonings.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Thisbuffalo chicken dipis an easy classic that features three different layers of flavors including chicken (use canned or rotisserie!) mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce (I always go for Frank’s RedHot!), cream cheese, ranch dressing and, of course, lots of cheese! Feel free to substitute blue cheese if you prefer it!
Dill Pickle Dip
A must for any pickle fan! Thisdill pickle dipfeatures loads of pickle and dill flavor and it’s perfect for dipping pretzels, chips, crackers, or veggies.
Hissy Fit Dip
This “Hissy Fit Dip” with the crazy moniker is a HUGE party hit – sausage, cream cheese, sour cream, two kinds of cheese, chives, and seasonings make this one absolutely irresistible!
Caramelized Onion Dip
With deeply caramelized onions, Worcestershire sauce, some basic seasonings, sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise, thisFrench onion dip recipeis so much richer than anything you’ll find at a store.
Game Day Dip
Thisgame day dipis perfect football food – only 5 ingredients and you throw them all in the slow cooker! An easy, cheesy dip!
Crab Dip
This is the BESTeasy crab dip– full of flavor and perfect for summer parties. It always reminds me of visiting Maryland and sitting at a restaurant outside on the water. Dig in with your favorite chips or serve on baguettes!
Easy Homemade Salsa
Thishomemade salsa recipeis the best! It comes together in just 10 minutes and tastes like it came straight from your favorite Mexican restaurant. The fresh flavors of tomato, lime, and cilantro will require multiple chip refills and with no leftovers!
Hot Corn and Cheese Dip
This creamy, cheesy,hot corn dipis full of flavor and will have you refill the tortilla chips all night long.
Hot Reuben Dip
Reuben dipincludes all of the classic elements of a Reuben sandwich: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing (it also includes cream cheese, which I’ve come to realize is pretty much a dip essential). It’s even served on little cocktail-size pieces of rye bread. Absolutely perfect for the Super Bowl, any other game day menu, or pretty much any party or snack, ever.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Popper Dipis creamy, cheesy and has just the perfect amount of kick. Great appetizer for your next party or watching the big game!
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Thisloaded baked potato dipcombines all of the fantastic flavors of a classic loaded baked potato – sour cream, bacon, cheese and scallions. Scoop away with potato chips!
Homemade Guacamole
This simplehomemade guacamole recipeis easy to make and absolutely the best. A must for any party and especially for game days and the Super Bowl!
Pizza Dip
This easypizza dip recipefeatures layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, pizza sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. Always a hit!
Sausage Dip
Savory, creamy, and ultra-addictive, thissausage dipis an absolute crowd-pleaser. Made with 3 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this easy dip comes together for the ultimate party appetizer. Serve it up with tortilla chips, pretzel crisps, and more!
7-Layer Dip
Thisseven layer dip recipeis EASY and perfect for your Super Bowl party! Layers of refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeños, tomatoes, sour cream and olives!
Crock Pot Spicy Beef Queso Dip
A combination of spicy taco meat, creamy, melty Velveeta, and cans of Rotel, thisslow cooker queso dipwill be the hit of every party.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Thisspinach artichoke dipis easy, super cheesy, and perfect for your next party. Serve it in a bread bowl or with your favorite chips or crackers.
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
One of our family’s very favorite dips! Thissun-dried tomato diphas an ultra-creamy base, pureed sun-dried tomatoes, and some simple seasonings. We love it with pretzels, crackers, and fresh veggies.
Taco Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned, this easy-to-maketaco dip recipemakes the ultimate appetizer. This no-bake recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes with 6 simple ingredients. This taco dip is guaranteed to be a hit and perfect for dipping tortilla chips, dunking quesadillas, and scooping with taquitos!
Warm Black Bean Dip
Thiswarm black bean dipis creamy and positively bursting with flavor thanks to black beans, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, chili powder, corn, and an abundance of cheese. Grab your favorite tortilla chips, a baguette, or some veggies and plan on not having a single morsel leftover. A party and game day must!
Warm and Cheesy Bacon Dip
Thiswarm and cheesy bacon dipis creamy and packed with lots of bacon. It’s a hot version of the popularLoaded Baked Potato Dip!
Cheesy Chili Dip
Thischeesy chili dipis incredibly easy and perfect for parties, cookouts or watching the game. Only THREE ingredients!!
Bacon-Jalapeno Cheese Ball
This is what I’d refer to astheultimatecheese ball. In addition to cream cheese and cheddar cheese, it’s also packed with bacon, chopped jalapeños and seasonings like cumin, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce that make it the crème de la crème of cheese balls. It is most fitting for your Super Bowl get-together!
FINGER FOODS
Finger foods make the best Super Bowl food! More appetizer-style food that’s a little heartier, and a good complement to the dips.
Antipasto Appetizer Squares
This easyantipasto appetizer bakefeatures layers of Italian meats and cheese, sandwiched between layers of crescent dough. Great for parties!
Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Dates
An easy recipe forbacon-wrapped datesstuffed with Fontina cheese. Only THREE ingredients and they can be assembled ahead of time. This is a perfect appetizer for any party or holiday!
Classic Deviled Eggs
This classicdeviled eggs recipeuses mayo, mustard, sour cream, and a collection of seasonings that makes these the BEST deviled eggs you’ll ever eat! Whether you’re headed to a picnic, New Year’s Eve party, or a holiday brunch, these make a wonderful addition to any menu.
Cheesy Pepperoni Bites
Thesecheesy pepperoni bitesare an easy party appetizer that comes together in less than 10 minutes. Cubed pepperoni and cheeses are mixed into a simple batter and the result is DELICIOUS.A quicker version of our family-favorite pepperoni bread.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Thischeesy pull-apart breadwith garlic butter recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser for any occasion, especially football season. It’s simple to throw together, only calls for 7 ingredients, and is ready in just 30 minutes!
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
You’ll never believe thesebaked chicken wingswere made in the oven! Super easy, crispy skin, meat that falls off the bone, and covered in a sensational dry rub. Add sauce if you’d like and serve them up at your next game-day party.
Homemade Chex Mix
A homemade version of the uber-popularchex mix snack mix. A combination of cereals, pretzels, nuts, and a sauce packed full of flavors. Another popular option is the nuts and bolts snack mix!
Jalapeno Poppers
Makingjalapeño poppersat home is ridiculously easy and only requires THREE ingredients! A huge party hit!
Loaded Nachos
These are the absolute epitome of supremeloaded nachos… a mixture of tortilla and corn chips topped with tons of cheese and all of the best toppings you could imagine! They are sure to become a party staple at your house.
Ultimate Nachos with Beer-Braised Carnitas
Thesecarnitas nachosare built with layers of carnitas, black beans, white onion, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheeses. Once out of the oven, I sprinkled the top with some fresh cilantro and had my favoritesalsa, guacamole, andsour cream and pickled jalapeños for topping.
Pigs in a Blanket
This classic party recipe is the ultimate appetizer or snack! Flaky, buttery crescent rolls wrap up a juicy mini-hot dog and bake to perfection in this easypigs in a blanket recipe. Made with two ingredients (three with cheese) and ready in minutes this satisfying snack hits the spot!
Potato Skins
Thesecrispy potato skinsare filled with cheese and bacon and topped with sour cream and green onions. Basically, these are everything that is good about appetizers. And football season!
Sausage-Cheddar Bites
Thesesausage cheese ballsare the perfect make-ahead appetizer and are ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser!
Homemade Soft Pretzels
Thesehomemade soft pretzelsare the best of the best with a chewy exterior with an incredibly soft inside that just melts in your mouth. They’re a fun snack to make with kids. Plus, you can bake up huge pretzels, regular-size,pretzel bites, or even makepretzel dogswith this dough. They’re perfect for afternoon snacks, movie nights, game days, or just because!
Oven-Fried Onion Rings
Theseoven-fried onion ringsare less mess than the deep-fried version, but just as crunchy and delicious! You can eat them with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce; I’m partial to thisOutback Bloomin’ Onion dipping sauce recipe.
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Savory and herby, thesesausage-stuffed mushroomsmake the ultimate appetizer for any gathering. Made with marinated mushrooms and filled with a creamy, sausage and mascarpone filling, this easy stuffed mushroom recipe will be requested again and again.
Veggie Pizza
Veggie pizzawas one of my mom’s go-to party appetizers when I was a kid – layers of crescent roll dough, topped with ranch-flavored sour cream and chopped fresh veggies and shredded cheese.
Homemade Popcorn
Get your popcorn fix with this easy-to-follow,homemade popcorn recipe. Learn how to make popcorn on the stove, in an instant pot, or in the microwave. You can even use the plain popcorn as a base for homemade cracker jack!
MAKE IT A MEAL
When serving just dips and finger foods aren’t enough, and you want to make sure your guests get enough to eat, include some main dishes on your Super Bowl menu that scream football food. You’ll find chili, sandwiches, pork, and chicken recipes fit for a crowd.
Classic Beef Chili
Bring on the comfort food with this thick and heartyground beef chili recipe! Packed with ground beef, a blend of spices, and beans in a rich and thick tomato sauce, this easy chili recipe is great on its own or piled on a hot dog!
Frito Pie
This bakedFrito pielayers my favorite chili recipe, corn chips, and gooey cheddar cheese together for the ultimate chili meal!
Chili con Carne
This version ofchili con carneis made with chunks of beef, a homemade chili paste, and a couple of secret ingredients. A great change of pace from traditionalground beef chili.
Cincinnati Chili
ThisCincinnati chili recipeis an easy midwestern classic; it includes a unique blend of spices, is slow-simmered for hours, and served over spaghetti with a variety of topping options (if you choose them all, then it’s known as “5-way”).
Cast Iron Skillet Cheeseburgers
After making thesecast iron skillet cheeseburgers, you’ll never want to make them on the grill again! They’re tender, flavorful and never dry! Be sure to make a batch ofburger sauceto go on them!
Chipped Ham BBQ Sandwiches
Chipped ham BBQ sandwichesare popular in the area I grew up in, and this recipe takes them up a notch; with the addition of chopped hard-boiled eggs and lots of cheese, then they are wrapped in foil and warmed in the oven.
Homemade Primanti Bros Sandwiches
Another Pittsburgh favorite! These sky-highPrimanti Bros. sandwicheswith thick-sliced Italian bread are topped with meat (pastrami is my favorite), provolone cheese, sliced tomato, oil and vinegar coleslaw, and, finally, French fries.
Homemade Sloppy Joes
Thesehomemade sloppy joe sandwichesare a reader favorite! Saucy and mildly spiced, they are made with just a few simple ingredients and come together quickly. Keep the filling in a slow cooker and buns at the ready for an easy party meal.
Italian Meatballs
Bake up these fabulousmeatballsand let them simmer in sauce before using them to build meatball subs.
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Cheesy, ultra-comforting, and beyond delicious, thesehomemade Philly cheesesteakswill easily become one of your favorite recipes! Tender ribeye steak with sautéed onions and peppers all tossed in melty provolone cheese and cradled in a hoagie roll make this sandwich utopia.
Pulled Pork
This is the BESTpulled pork! It’s made right in the oven (no smoker required!) after an overnight brine and being covered in a simple, delicious dry rub. Sauce recipe included! Use it for sandwiches, nachos, tacos… so many options!
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe
This copycat recipe forChipotle chickenis spot-on, and arguably even better than the original! Use it as a base to create a burrito or taco bar for your party.
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
Thisslow cooker kielbasa and sauerkrautis flavorful and made with just the addition of beer and brown sugar – easy, delicious and perfect for parties! Another great crock pot meal is slow cooker bbq ribs!
White Chicken Chili
This easywhite chicken chili recipeis made with white beans, a trio of chiles, and lots of seasonings for maximum flavor. By using rotisserie chicken or chicken that you’ve already batch prepared, this can be ready in just 45 minutes.
Side Dish Recipes
If you’re going to be serving a meal and not just snacks or dips, then having some side dishes on hand will help stretch those recipes and provide some variety, as well.
Creamy Coleslaw
Make thiscreamy coleslaw recipefor your next potluck, party, picnic, or backyard bbq. Made with a crisp coleslaw mix and a sweet yet tangy homemade dressing, this classic coleslaw hits the spot!
Boston Baked Beans
Rich and heartyBoston baked beanscook low and slow in the oven with bacon, molasses, brown sugar, and white beans.
Cornbread
Thiseasy cornbread recipeis extremely moist, made with buttermilk and real corn, and it comes together in less than 10 minutes. It will become your go-to recipe to enjoy alongsideribs,chili, or any of your favorite meals!
Pasta Salad
This filling and flavorfulItalian pasta saladcomes together in minutes! Packed with fresh pasta, meat, cheese, veggies, and a homemade Italian dressing, this side dish is a show-stopper.
MAC AND CHEESE
Because mac and cheese deserves its own category :)
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Crock pot mac and cheeseis an easy, super cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe, great for a busy weeknight dinner. It comes together quickly and can easily be scaled up, which makes it perfect for potlucks, holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and any time you are feeding a crowd!
Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese
This easybaked mac and cheese recipeis totally homemade, super creamy, and topped with a mixture of bacon and crushed Ritz crackers. I also use this base recipe to createandcajun shrimp mac and cheese.
Chrissy Teigen’s Mac and Cheese
This bakedmacaroni and cheese recipe from Chrissy Teigen’s cookbookis super creamy and the cheesy garlic bread crumbs put it over the top! If you’ve been looking for a saucier baked macaroni and cheese, this recipe is for you.
Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This is the creamiest, cheesieststovetop mac and cheeseyou’ll ever eat! Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight recipe. Whether you make a meal out of it or serve it alongside your favorite entree, this simple macaroni and cheese will become your go-to.
SWEETS!
Cookies, brownies, bars, Rice Krispie treats, and all of those favorite portable, easy-to-eat-at-a-party desserts!
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
This is the absolute BESTcut-out sugar cookie recipe, hands-down! No softening butter, no chilling dough, they bake up super soft with no spreading and keep their shape each and every time. Use a football-shaped cookie cutter (seecookie example here) or a jersey-shaped cookie cutter and usebuttercream icingorroyal icingto decorate!
Better Than Box Mix Brownies
These homemadechewy brownieshave all of the great texture and flavor of box-mix brownies, without any of the processed ingredients.They have become the base for some of my favorite brownie recipes, likepeanut butter brownies,buckeye brownies, andmarshmallow brownies!
Classic No-Bake Cookies
These easyno bake cookieswith chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal are a classic; they come together in minutes and are great to make with kids.
Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
These easysugar cookie barsare super soft thanks to cream cheese in the dough, and are topped with the bestvanilla buttercream frosting. Tint the frosting with your team’s colors or use custom colored sprinkles!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Thesesalted caramel chocolate chip cookie barsfeature a layer of salted caramel sauce sandwiched between layers of a favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe, then topped with a sprinkle of fleur de sel.
Seven Layer Bars
Seven Layer Bars, aka Magic Bars, feature seven glorious layers of graham crackers, nuts, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut and sweetened condensed milk!
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These large, bakery-stylethick and chewy chocolate chip cookiesstay soft for days and are a huge family favorite. Made with melted butter, a high brown sugar to white sugar ratio, and an extra egg yolk to ensure super soft cookies, they require NO chilling time.
The Most Epic Rice Krispie Treats
This is therice krispie treat recipeto end all rice krispie treat recipes! LOADED with gooey marshmallow, crunchy rice krispie cereal, and extra pockets of marshmallows these treats have it all.
TELL ME!What is your all-time favorite Super Bowl food?
