This post was originally published in January of 2017. It has been updated.
Did you know that Superbowl Sunday is the SECOND BIGGEST FOOD EVENT in the United States?? Second only to Thanksgiving. Seriously. That tells me three things. 1-People love football. 2-People love to eat. 3-People love to eat while watching football. Here is our collection of Superbowl Party Recipes for your watch party.
Are you ready for the Big Game?
My family loves football. The action, the beautiful passes, the hard hitting, the mind-altering catches. The joy…the agony. If I thought anyone would read it, I would totally start a football blog.
And isn’t it great how America turns everything into a food event? Especially the big game. Check out some of our favorite foods to celebrate with below.
Finger Foods + Appetizers
BBQ Chicken Cheddar Pinwheels
Get gameday ready with these pinwheel appetizers. Learn how to make these easy party snacks that are loaded with signature BBQ chicken, tangy cheddar, cream cheese, and more.
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Zesty Marinated Steak Nachos
A zesty and snack worthy recipe for nachos loaded with marinated and tender steak, jalapenos and fresh veggies. Make a double batch!
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Whiskey Glazed Sausage and Peppers
Little bites of big, bold flavor. Easy to make and a wow-worthy tailgate appetizer!
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Diablo Skillet Loaded Fries
This easy recipe for loaded fries is game day perfection. Start with crisp, golden fries and top with melty cheese, savory bacon, jalapenos and a signature spicy diablo sauce.
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Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Balls
Savory and addictive sausage balls made with spicy pickled jalapenos, sharp cheddar and mild pork sausage. Perfect for parties, gamedays and any time you need a yummy snack recipe.
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Veggie Pizza Appetizer
A fresh veggie party perfect appetizer with tangy cream cheese. Made easier with premade crescent dough.
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Pimento Cheese Bacon Jalapeño Poppers
Mouthwatering, cheesy, and delicious, these Pimento Cheese Bacon Jalapeno Poppers will be a crowd favorite at your next party.
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Bacon Wrapped Venison Bites
Savory, marinated bites of venison meat wrapped in hickory smoked bacon, broiled to perfection, and based with bbq sauce. These meaty bites are a great party appetizer for anyone with a big appetite.
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Patatas Bravas with Garlic Tomato Sauce
This Spanish-inspired appetizer recipe is a mouthful of adventure in every bite. Golden, crisp roasted potatoes are topped with a homemade garlic tomato sauce, mayo, and chopped green onions.
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Chili-Chili Cranberry Meatballs
A sweet + tangy way to prepare cocktail meatballs. Perfect for parties, potlucks and holidays.
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Smoky Bacon Brisket Fries
Crispy, golden fries are piled high with smoked beef brisket, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese sauce and more. Great for game day snacking.
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Chicken Wings
BBQ Chicken Wings
Get this easy and awesome recipe for BBQ chicken wings. From the perfect marinade to the grilling, these wings are always a tailgate favorite.
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Ultimate Buffalo Wings
Craving Buffalo wings? These savory + tangy chicken wings are inspired by the real deal. Whether you fry them or bake them, this Buffalo Wing recipe is perfect with hot, buttery sauce.
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Thai Sticky Chicken Wings
Sweet + savory. Spicy + tangy. Tender and amazing. These addictive Thai Sticky Chicken Wings have it all. Made from pantry ingredients at home, you'll be eating these delicious wings all the time.
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Easy Baked Chicken Wings
This easy recipe for oven baked chicken wings turns out perfect every single time. A toss in a simple spiced coating and baked to perfection, then toss in any sauce you want. (Or eat them as is.)
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Dr Pepper Chicken Wings
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Cocky’s Carolina Mustard Fried Chicken Wings | South Carolina Tailgate
Tangy and addictive Carolina Mustard Sauce served over crispy fried chicken wings. These chicken wings are some of the best we've ever had.
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Dips
Three Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip + Homemade Bread Bowls
Creamy + cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip made with three types of cheese, roasted red peppers, and more. Perfect when served in our golden, homemade bread bowls. Perfect for dipping, this holiday appetizer recipe is a crowd pleaser.
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Zesty Garden Tomato Salsa
This spicy + fresh tomato salsa is made with garden ingredients like ripe, red tomatoes, bell peppers, sweet onions...and a few hot vegetables. Flavored with a kick of jalapeno and habanero peppers, this salsa is perfect with chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Sour Cream + Cheddar French Onion Dip
This is the ultimate savory dip recipe for your next party. French onion dip made from slow caramelized onions, creamy sour cream and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Cheesy Rotisserie Chicken Rotel Dip
Cheesy and savory with bites of seasoned rotisserie chicken, this skillet dip is going to be a party fave!
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Best Ever Blue Cheese
Thick and creamy with chunks of blue cheese, this is the best ever Blue Cheese Dressing made from scratch. Whether you like it thick or thin, you can make it your desired consistency to serve with wings, salads, and so much more.
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Woo Pig Sooie! Hot Ham Dip | Arkansas Tailgate
A rich + savory hot ham dip with caramelized onions, hot sauce, cream cheese and loads of cheese and onions. Serve with your favorite bread, chips or pita on gameday for the ultimate snack.
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Mississippi Mud Dessert Tip
This rich and chocolate-loaded dessert dip is inspired by the classic flavors of a Mississippi Mud cake. Swirled with chocolate chips, pecans and mini marshmallows and topped with a fudge topping, this dip will be a hit at your next party.
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Sandwiches + Sliders
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Get our fool proof method for slow roasting pulled pork with very little effort. Turns out perfect every time and great for feeding a crowd.
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Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders
A delicious and buttery slider that pays tribute to the classic Kentucky Hot Brown. Made with sliced turkey, fresh tomato, crisp bacon and a homemade white cheddar cheese gravy that is to die for.
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Cheesy Onion Steak Sandwiches
Beefy, juicy and mouthwatering steak sandwiches with caramelized onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. Topped with savory cheddar and served on a toasted bakery bun.
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Fast and Easy Pizza Sliders
Everything you love about pizza in a fun slider. Layers of meat, pepperoni and cheese with a zesty sauce, toasted and ready for snacking.
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Mexican Gameday Sub Sandwich with Salsa Verde
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Nashville Hot Chicken Wraps
Bold and tangy flavors wrapped around tender, spicy chicken. These addictive game day hot chicken wraps are perfect for the big game.
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BBQ Pork Sliders with Tiger Sauce | Auburn Tailgate
A tried and true recipe for creating no-hassle slow roasted pulled pork sliders. Perfect for gameday. Serve on soft slider buns with pickles and homemade Tiger sauce.
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Ham Reuben Sandwich with Russian Horseradish Sauce
A savory twist on a classic Reuben, made with ham and a killer homemade horseradish sauce.
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Fun Extras for Your Superbowl Party
Boozy Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries
Decadent and delicious, these rum-spiked chocolate cover cherries are a warming, adult-only treat for all of your holiday parties.
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Homemade Bacon Jam
This sweet, tangy + savory recipe for homemade bacon jam is great for cheese boards. Serve with your favorite cheese, meats, and crackers for a one-of-a-kind appetizer that no one can resist.
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Grid Iron Gameday Snack Mix
Ultimate sweet + salty snack mix for all of your football tailgate parties.
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Mizzou Tiger Tail Candy Coated Pretzel Sticks | Missouri Tailgate
Fun candy coated salted pretzel sticks, great for game day, parties and more.
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Dawg Chow Sweet & Salty Snack Mix | Georgia Tailgate
Sweet and salty snack mix with a ton of crunch and flavor. Great for game day, parties and snacking.
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More Tips + Ideas on How to Throw the Best Superbowl Party Ever:
- Fun Football Grab Bags – Brown paper bags with a little paint make snacking fun.
- DIY Football Banner – Don’t buy it, make it from items you have like craft paper, twine and chalk.
- X + O Table Runner – This football-themed runner is made with brown craft paper + marker scribbles.
- Benchwarmer Brownies – No time to make brownies from scratch? Pick some yummies up from the Walmart Grocery Pick up and give them some finishing touches.
- Chalk it Up – Simple mini chalkboard signs were perfect for our football playoff party set up.
- Solo Cup Fix Up – A little washi tape spruces up boring plastic cups.
Even More Ways to Make Your Superbowl Party Great:
- Ask everyone that is coming to your party to bring an item. Make it mandatory. Being a nice host is one thing, but your guests can pitch in, too. Make it simple and give everyone a small item (1 bag of chips, 1 bag of ice, 1 of something.).
- Or, go all out and make it a contest. Have everyone bring a dish and the crowd gets to vote for the MVP of the party. Give the winner a prize like an inexpensive item from your favorite team (coozie, pom pom, etc.)
- Create your own vegetable, meat and cheese trays. Seriously. It can be done cheaper than the pre-fab versions. Just stick to the basics.
- Don’t buy serving platters. Use a mix and match combination of your current platters and plates.
- Live, breathe and die by BYOB. Seriously, let everyone bring their own alcohol.
- If you want to do something, make an inexpensive punch with fruit juice and carbonated soft drink. (One of my favorite easy combinations is a kid’s fruit punch + lemon lime soda.)
- Ask a guest to bring ice, another to bring solo cups, another to bring a mixer, etc.
- Take advantage of Kroger deals on canned soft drinks and frozen juice to stretch your entertaining budget.
- Serve chilled bottled water (bargain brand) or filtered tap water to supplement your drinks. This also helps guests from over-indulging in adult beverages.
- Instead of trying to use team colors for EVERYTHING, stick with neutral items you already own. Think burlap, brown craft paper, even the sports section of your local paper are fair game when it comes to budget decor.
Teri, your wings look delicious! I'm going to have to make them for my husband for the Super Bowl on Sunday!
Thank you so much! The Carolina Mustard wings are my personal favorites. I am going to make them this weekend, and toss half in the mustard sauce and the other half in an Asian sauce. Can't wait. Let me know if you try them, I'd love your feedback.
These sound amazing!
This is a great round-up of recipes....especially for the BIG Game! My favorite...the wings! I just can't resist a great wing! 🙂
Mmm these recipes look great!
I’m a shameless Packer fan so I can’t say I’m disappointed that they won’t be in the 2018 Super Bowl! But these recipes look awesome and I’m going to make a few for my upcoming ladies weekend.
I meant I can’t say that I’m NOT disappointed! (Bad typing ????)
Oh I knew exactly what you meant, Ellen. Your Packers had a tough break this season with the injury to Rodgers. No worries, they will be back. I'm just excited that my Titans are still in it (as of this moment). Maybe we can pull out the big upset over the Patriots this weekend.
Hope you enjoy these recipes. I've got more to add this week.
My favorite thing about Superbowl is the food. There are usually so many Instagram worthy foods prepared.