"Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Whether youâll be glued to the TV watching the game or primarily watching for the snacks (we feel ya, girl), itâs no secret that Super Bowl Sunday means indulging in a lot of delicious food. From wings to sliders and dips galore, this weekend is all about scrumptious Game Day dishes and weâre here for it. To get you ready for this yearâs big game, weâve rounded up all the best family-friendly versions of your favorite Super Bowl recipesâenjoy!
Super Bowl Appetizers
1. Crispy BBQ Beer Battered Cauliflower Nuggets
If youâre like me, you may find yourself grazing your way through a whole Super Bowl event. These crispy BBQ beer-battered cauliflower nuggets will definitely satisfy your taste buds, and it wonât have you feeling too full so quickly. My favorite part of this dish is the tangy honey mustard sauce. It might just be good with everything!
2. Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
This vegan spinach artichoke dip is an app for everyone. Pair it with tasty crackers, pita bread, or crostinis.
3. Baked Honey Wings
Obviously every Super Bowl gathering needs a generous spread of wings, and these baked honey ones will pack that satisfyingly sweet and spicy combo that makes for a memorable wing experience.
4. Easy Guacamole
Is there a more classic game day appetizer than chips and guac? Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple recipe is easy to make without sacrificing any of guacamoleâs delicious taste.Â
5. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
A great app for kids to enjoy too, this popular recipe is both fun to make and delicious to eat. Plus, this snack only takes about 20 minutes to cook and makes 10 servings, so itâs perfect for a big crowd.
6. Cheesy Texas Trash Dip
A crowd-pleaser every time itâs served, this Mexican bean dip is flavored with taco seasoning packets and green chiles paired with sour cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheeseâyum!
7. Garlic Wedge Fries
A fun spin on everyoneâs favorite snack, French fries, this app instead features deliciously-seasoned potato wedges. With only a few ingredients, this recipe can be prepped in 10 minutes and cooked in 30.
8. Caramelized Onion Dip
Your family and/or guests will love this snack board that includes homemade caramelized onion dip surrounded by carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, radish slices, cauliflower bites, crackers, chips, artichokes, and more!
9. Buffalo Ranch Chicken Pull-Apart Bread
Get your game day Buffalo chicken fix with this cheesy pull-apart bread thatâs served with a tangy, spicy pickled jalapeño ranch dipping sauce. Itâs pretty easy to make, too, with a prep time of about 20 minutes and a cook time of 25 minutes.
10. Lemon Pepper Wings
Hereâs the chance to spark a new appreciation for creative seasonings among wing fans. The usual players like Buffalo and BBQ meet expectations, but these lemon pepper wings are where the true secret sauce is at!
11. Avocado Fries
Sure French fries are deliciousâbut have you ever tried avocado fries?! This recipe can be made using either an oven or an air fryer and pairs the fries with a delicious homemade lime dipping sauce.
12. Nacho Loaded Potato Skins
Nothing says the Super Bowl like loaded potato skins! While this recipe doesnât take much time to prep (about 20 minutes), it does require about 50 minutes to cook in the oven, so plan accordingly!
13. Three-Cheese Bacon Dip
The perfect snack to enjoy during the game (and halftime show), this bacon cheese dip is easy to make and can be served with bread, crackers, chips, or veggies like celery. Delish!
14. Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
There are bound to be dips galore on Super Bowl Sunday, so switch up the usual chips, crackers, carrots, and celery sticks by tacking on these crispy sweet potato wedges that hide delightfully soft centers.
15. Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
What do you get when ham and cheese are folded and baked into a buttery puff pastry? The most mouthwatering aromas ever, and a simple yet tasty flavor that wonât disappoint.
16. Homemade Mall-Style Soft Pretzels
Treat your guests to something extra special on game day with this fun app that emulates the delicious soft pretzels that always smell so tempting at the mall. Though this recipe is a bit more time-intensive and complicated than others on this list, the end result is well worth it!
17. The Perfect Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is a must at any family-friendly get-together. If youâre going potluck style, itâs the perfect thing to bring for the big game day celebration.
Super Bowl Dinners
18. Smash Burgers
Smash burgers are a favorite in my household. Just like the name sounds, you smash the burger patties (sounds therapeutic, really). The crispy, smokey flavor makes it so delicious, and they will definitely be a âsmashâ at any Super Bowl party. Serve it with fries or a potato salad.
19. Crockpot Ribs
Parent hack: give yourself time to enjoy and focus on the game by throwing your main course into the crockpot. Throw baby back ribs, smoked paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, red pepper, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar in, and let your house smell like youâve been prepping the whole day.
20. Pulled Pork Sliders
These filling sliders are perfect to serve at a Super Bowl party because theyâre easily handheld and donât require a fork and knife to eat. The best part? The pork can be cooked ahead of time for easy game day prep!
21. Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Everyone loves a delicious bowl of mac and cheese, and this recipe is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday because you can prep it in advance and cook it in your crockpot while watching the game.
22. Italian Subs with Sausage and Peppers
Whoâs going to turn down a homemade Italian sub on game day? Festive and appetizing, these babies are sure to be a Super Bowl recipe success.
23. Lettuce Wraps
I love variety when it comes to a game day spread, so add lettuce wraps to the menu. They can be served as an appetizer or as part of your main course. Either way, your guests will be happy you made them. You can make this recipe with ground chicken or turkey, and itâs great for anyone who isnât a fan of beef.
24. Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Pizzas are easy to make for a big crowd and, most importantly, easy for hungry football fans to eat while watching the big game. This recipe makes two pizzas and, while it does take some time to prep all the ingredients, the pies themselves cook in just 12 minutes.
25. Everything Pretzel Dogs
Another great handheld option for a game day party, these pretzel hot dogs are delicious and easy to eatâweâre sure any kids at the event will think theyâre super yummy!
26. Sloppy Joes
A major football event practically beckons a hearty Sloppy Joe sandwichâready in under 30 minutes, theyâre a flavorful party-going must-make.
27. Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Pair a chips-and-guac appetizer with these yummy honey chipotle chicken tacos that can easily be made in your slow cookerâyour game day guests are sure to love them!
28. Cheeseburger Sliders
These shareable mini burgers are perfectly bite-sized versions of a traditional cheeseburger and can be customized with a plethora of toppings.
29. Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili is super delicious and easy to make. It only takes about 15 minutes to prep and can be cooked in your crockpot during the game so itâs ready to eat by halftime.
30. Healthy Broccoli Salad
There is so much flavor in this one salad, and itâs a scrumptious pairing to a burger or ribs. It has broccoli, grapes, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and a honey Dijon dressing. Talk about flavor!
31. Sheet Pan Hasselback Kielbasa Sausage
Bring tailgating vibes to your Super Bowl shindig with this honey mustard glazed kielbasa sausage recipe. A quick prep using only one sheet pan, itâs easy and bound to make mouths happy.
32. Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Pickles are so underrated. If youâre looking for a creative way to add a burst of flavor and color to your Super Bowl table, make a dill pickle potato salad.
Super Bowl Desserts
33. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Footballs
Cookie dough lovers will absolutely adore these clever football-inspired treats. And donât worry, they skip the raw eggs, and can also easily be made vegan by swapping in dairy-free butter.
34. Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcake
Have the kiddos build their own strawberry shortcake. And you donât have to limit yourself to just strawberries. Add blueberries, blackberries, or peachesâyou canât go wrong with variety!
35. Coconut White Chocolate Muddy Buddies
Every Super Bowl party needs a delicious dessert! These Muddy Buddies are incredibly easy to make using Chex cereal, melted white chocolate, coconut, and powdered sugar.
36. Salted Dark Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Another great Super Bowl party dessert option, this recipe is a fun take on traditional Rice Krispies treats with a decadent salted dark chocolate flavor.
37. Monster Cookies
These thick and chewy cookies are filled with lots of oh-so-yummy ingredients including oats, peanut butter, chocolate and butterscotch chips, and M&Ms.
38. Ultimate Snickers Cupcakes
Biting into a gooey Snickers during a football game just seems to go together. Bring this beloved caramel and chocolate candybar to the spotlight with this winning cupcake recipe.
39. No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Chocolate and peanut butter are an unbeatable combination, and these easy peanut butter cup bars place both front and center for an addictive dessert.
40. Salted Peanut Nutella Puppy Chow
Unlike the first puppy chow (AKA Muddy Buddies) recipe on this list, this iteration has an amazing salted peanut Nutella flavoring that your guests (and kids!) are sure to devour during the game.
41. PB&J Mug Cake
When it comes to desserts, Iâm always drawn to something thatâs easy to make, like this five-minute mug cake. This fun take on PB&J and cake will have the adults and kids wanting to try it.
Thao Thai, Former Editor
As the mother of a spirited young daughter, Thao spends much of her day laughing in delight or groaning in aggravation. Sheâs eager to tell the myriad stories of motherhood, in its joyful, absurd, and heartbreaking glory. In her downtime, youâll find her hiding somewhere with a book or a plate of friesâpreferably both at the same time.
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